Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue featuring Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Two figures shaking hands—Antoninus Pius standing left turned right, holding a scroll; Faustina I standing right turned left, veiled and holding a scepter, inscription CONC•OR•DIAE. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_267

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue featuring Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Two figures shaking hands standing left turned holding scroll veiled scepter inscription CONC• •Diae 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing raised profile person surrounded ring decorative raised markings visible colors include shades gray dark gray lighter gray highlights.