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, legend DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, pouring incense on a burning candelabrum with right hand and holding an incense container in left, legend PIETA • S 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_282

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Rights managed

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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 legend DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left pouring incense burning candelabrum right hand holding incense container left legend PIETA • S AVG 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge showing raised depiction standing figure draped clothing object small raised shape near figure's feet coin surface lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas plain white background.