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, legend DIVA • FAVSTI. Reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, legend AETERN. Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.12 g; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_310

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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 legend DIVA • FAVSTI Reverse Fortuna veil stands left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder legend AETERN Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.12 g diameter 16.0–18.0 mm axis 180° close-up round metallic coin worn relief profile person showing features head neck part shoulder coin surface textured uneven areas smooth shine darker tarnished patches shades silver gray hints darker gray background plain white.