Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue depicting Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA AVG FAVS. Reverse: Two figures shaking hands—Antoninus Pius at left facing right holding a scroll, Faustina I at right facing left in a veil holding a scepter, legend CONCORDIAE (CONC-OR-DIAE). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diam. 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.37 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_271

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue depicting Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA AVG FAVS Reverse Two figures shaking hands left right holding scroll veil holding scepter legend CONCORDIAE Conc- -Diae 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diam 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.37 g axis 180° round worn coin metallic gray surface showing profile person's head coin irregular slightly chipped edges areas darker gray tarnish lighter gray highlights raised features.