Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161 ; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); Faustina the Elder (98–141 ; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno (veiled) stands frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in left hand, inscription A · AS around. Iconography: scepters; Juno; Roman deities. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter ~16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_284

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled stands frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand inscription · Iconography scepters Roman deities 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter ~16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° round metal coin worn dark gray silver surface showing standing draped figure relief center figure sideways arm raised long staff spear coin edge irregular slightly raised beaded border side surface areas lighter silver highlights darker tarnished gray tones.