Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend 'DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated facing right with one leg on a footstool, holding a scepter in her left hand and resting her right hand on seat rails, legend 'AVGV - STA' around. Iconography: Juno, scepters, veils. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_279

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Diva Avg - Favstina Reverse Juno veiled seated leg footstool holding scepter left hand resting right hand seat rails Avgv - Sta Iconography Juno scepters veils Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn dark gray surface showing raised profile person detailed hair facial features visible neck shoulder coin edge irregular slightly dented ring raised decorative elements portrait visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights.