Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, turning her head left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand, inscription AETER•NIT A•S. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire. Coin; silver; weight 3.25 g; diameters 16.0–16.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_474

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally turning head left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand inscription AETER•NIT A•S Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Coin silver weight 3.25 g diameters 16.0–16.5 mm axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised relief standing human figure draped robes long staff hand arm slightly extended object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges background plain white.