Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Two figures shaking hands — Antoninus Pius standing right holding a scroll, and Faustina I in a veil standing left holding a scepter, legend CONC · OR · DIAE. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameters 16.0 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_265

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA Reverse Two figures shaking hands standing right holding scroll veil left holding scepter legend CONC · · Diae 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameters 16.0 mm 18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object raised profile person side view object primarily gray darker gray areas slight highlights profile detailed hair facial features textured irregular edges background white lighting creates subtle shadows reflective spots metallic surface.