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, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, turns her head left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand, inscription AETERNITAS. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin, silver; weight 2.85 g; diameters 17.5–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_282

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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 inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand inscription AETERNITAS 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver weight 2.85 g diameters 17.5–18.5 mm axis 180° circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised worn relief standing human figure holding long staff spear wearing draped garment surface scratched pitted areas darker tarnish lighter silver-gray highlights background figure slightly recessed.