Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; posthumous depiction of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVS. Reverse: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina, inscription DEDICATIO • AEDIS. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_296

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer posthumous depiction Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVS Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina inscription DEDICATIO • AEDIS 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° single round metallic coin worn uneven edge sits plain white background coin silver-gray darker gray areas depressions lighter highlights raised surfaces bears raised profile person detailed hair styled updo visible facial features oriented textured decorative elements shallow relief portrait.