Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reign 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: two figures shaking hands — Antoninus Pius standing left facing right holding a scroll, and Faustina I standing right facing left in a veil holding a sceptre, inscription CONC•OR•DIAE. After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.55 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_264

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reign 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse two figures shaking hands standing left right holding scroll veil holding sceptre inscription CONC• •Diae 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.55 g axis 195° round weathered coin dark metallic gray surface showing wear small chips edge featuring low-relief scene two human figures facing appearing touch hands draped long garments figure holding long vertical object faint circular rim details visible plain white background colors gray white.