Caption

Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Roman deities; Juno; peacock (attribute). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery to the right, inscription 'AVSTINA AVG - ANTONINI AVG PII' circumferential. Reverse: Veiled Juno stands left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; a peacock stands at her feet; inscription 'IVNON' circumferential. Roman coin, struck 138–141 CE, Rome; diameter ca. 27.0–29.0 mm, weight 8.87 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_260

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Keywords

Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Roman deities Juno peacock attribute Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery right inscription Avstina Avg - Antonini Avg Pii circumferential Reverse Veiled Juno stands left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter peacock stands feet Ivnon Roman coin struck 138–141 CE Rome diameter ca 27.0–29.0 mm weight 8.87 g axis 165° round dark object rough textured surface centered white background object primarily black subtle variations dark gray showing worn shallow raised shapes vertical elongated form near center several curved organic impressions irregular edge side matte finish.