Caption

Denarius, after 141; Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Female deity (Venus? Juno?) stands frontally with head turned right, holding a long scepter in her left hand and revealing her veil with her right hand, inscription 'AETER - N, A' around. Issuers: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), posthumously. Iconography: Roman deities Venus (mythology) and Juno (mythology); scepters; veils. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_277

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Avg - Favstina Reverse Female deity Venus Juno stands frontally head turned holding long scepter left hand revealing veil right hand Aeter - N A Issuers Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Iconography deities mythology scepters veils Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° close-up old round metallic coin raised profile person's head showing detailed hair facial features coin uneven slightly worn edge textured surface visible colors shades grey silver dark grey white background.