Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) by Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, pouring incense on a burning candelabrum with right hand and holding an incense container in left; inscription P, T -, VG. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; silver; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_292

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG Reverse Pietas veiled standing left pouring incense burning candelabrum right hand holding incense container left inscription P T - Vg 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° single round coin photographed white background showing raised profile person's head short hair visible ear coin surface worn uneven edges small nicks visible colors shades gray dark silver.