Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161) issued after 141. Obverse: bust of Faustina the Elder in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing frontally with head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand; legends A · AS. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter ~16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_283

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30.4Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3262 x 3262 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 issued 141 Obverse bust Faustina Elder drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand legends · Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter ~16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person profile includes facial features hair details neckline object irregular rim raised shapes edge areas darker tarnish lighter highlights Visible colors include shades gray dark gray subtle blackened spots lighter silver highlights.