Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, right hand pouring incense on a burning candelabrum, left hand holding an incense container, legend PIET · AS AVG. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_289

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left right hand pouring incense burning candelabrum left hand holding incense container legend PIET · Avg Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface sits centered white background object embossed upright humanlike figure raised arm draped clothing smaller standing figure nearby metal showing scratches uneven edges variations lighter darker gray tones.