Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA A FAVSTINA' all around; reverse: female deity (Venus? Juno?) stands frontally with head turned right, holding a long scepter in left hand and revealing her veil with her right, inscription 'AETERNITAS' all around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_275

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Favstina reverse female deity Venus Juno stands frontally head turned holding long scepter left hand revealing veil Aeternitas Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° small round metallic object worn relief profile person showing textured hair facial features shallow raised detail surface uneven visible wear small chips edge colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle metallic sheen plain white background.