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 • FAVS. Reverse: Two figures shaking hands: Antoninus Pius stands left facing right, holding a scroll; Faustina I stands right facing left in a veil, holding a scepter, inscription CONC OR DIAE. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.37 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_272

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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 • FAVS Reverse Two figures shaking hands stands left holding scroll veil scepter inscription CONC Diae 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.37 g axis 180° single round object irregular edge sits white background object metallic gray darker lighter gray variations showing worn surface subtle raised indented areas suggest outlines two standing figures shallow decorative marks them small notches chips rim.