Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Elder (98–141), wife of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138–161), issued under Antoninus Pius. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina I facing right, inscription VSTIN-AVGVSTA. Reverse: throne of Juno (pulvinar) covered with drapery; beneath stands a peacock with tail spread; a scepter rests on the left; inscription IV,ONI-REGINA. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.32 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_258

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 wife Antoninus Pius emperor 138–161 issued under Antoninus Pius Obverse draped bust Faustina I facing right inscription VSTIN-AVGVSTA Reverse throne Juno pulvinar covered drapery beneath stands peacock tail spread scepter rests left inscription IV Oni-Regina Date 139–141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 3.32 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface sits white background showing signs wear uneven edges face features raised squared double-frame design spiral motif lower compartment linear marks upper compartment scattered small shapes irregular indentations perimeter.