Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), depicted posthumously. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG · FAV · TINA around. Reverse: Pietas in a veil stands facing left, pouring incense on a burning altar with her right hand and holding an incense container in her left; inscription P·IE·TAS·AV around. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_287

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 depicted posthumously Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG · FAV · TINA Reverse Pietas veil stands left pouring incense burning altar right hand holding incense container inscription P·IE·TAS·AV 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 195° round metallic object dark silver-gray surface showing worn raised relief standing human- figure depicted center slightly side arm extended smaller vertical form draped cloth garment hangs edge object irregular shallow beaded rim surface scratches slight indentations colors visible dark silver-gray subtle lighter silver highlights faint darker gray shadows white background.