Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), posthumous; obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVS NA; reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally with head turned left, right hand raised and holding a long scepter in left; legends AERIAS (partially abbreviated). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_195

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVS NA reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter legends AERIAS partially abbreviated 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface displayed plain white background showing raised depiction robed standing figure profile holding object outstretched hand surrounded beaded border raised decorative marks visible colors include shades gray dark gray.