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, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA; Reverse: Two figures shaking hands—Antoninus Pius standing left turned right holding a scroll, Faustina I standing right turned left in a veil holding a scepter, inscription CON • COR • DI. After 141 CE; Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.58 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_270

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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 inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Two figures shaking hands standing left turned right holding scroll veil holding scepter inscription CON • COR • DI 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.58 g axis 180° small round metallic object uneven edge resting plain white background showing worn surface raised relief depicting two human figures facing appearing reach object displays mix dark gray silvery tones patches darker brownish discoloration slight greenish-gray areas raised details cast subtle shadows emphasize textured aged appearance.