Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Rome, after 141. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, facing left, pouring incense on a burning candelabrum with right hand and holding an incense box in left, inscription PIETAS • AVG. Bronze/silver coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_284

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Rome 141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled facing left pouring incense burning candelabrum right hand holding incense box left inscription PIETAS • AVG Bronze silver coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round worn dark gray coin uneven edges sits white background showing faint raised figure center flowing lines suggesting drapery upright posture surrounded shallow marks irregularities coin surface rim.