Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscribed DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina with a statue of the empress in the middle, inscribed AED • DIV • FAVSTINAE. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.2 g; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_309

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscribed DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina statue empress middle inscribed AED • DIV • FAVSTINAE 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.2 g diameter 17.5–18.0 mm axis 0° round worn coin dark gray slightly tarnished surface showing irregular edges small chips featuring central raised area faint vertical grooves triangular- shape surrounded rim shallow uneven impressions background plain white.