Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA • FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Juno in a veil standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; at her feet on the left a peacock stands, inscription 'IVNONI • REGINAE' around. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_256

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva • Favstina Reverse Juno veil standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter feet peacock stands Ivnoni • Reginae Date 139–141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface dark gray silver tones showing standing human figure center holding long object smaller animal- shape near figure’s feet patterned raised border edge set plain white background.