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 • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, right hand pouring incense on a burning candelabrum, left hand holding an incense container, inscription PIETAS • AVG. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_281

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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 • FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left right hand pouring incense burning candelabrum left hand holding incense container inscription PIETAS • AVG 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° single round metallic coin raised profile person showing facial features hair styled laurel wreath ear neck part garment coin surface textured worn uneven edges slight dents visible colors shades gray silver coin white background.