Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, DIVA • FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left; AETER•NITAS circumferential. After 141 CE; Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.85 g; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_281

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right Diva • Favstina Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter AETER•NITAS circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire Coin weight 2.85 g diameter 17.5–18.5 mm axis 180° worn round metallic coin dull silver-gray surface darker gray tarnish showing raised central figure standing person draped long garment staff pole figure surrounding raised areas slight brownish discoloration spots small pits scratches coin edge irregular chips indentations texture uneven highlights brighter silver metal exposed.