Caption

Denarius, 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, legend 'DIVA AVG • FAVS'. Reverse: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina, legend 'DEDICATIO • AEDIS'. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_297

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 legend Diva Avg • Favs Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina Dedicatio • Aedis 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° round worn metallic object dark gray color irregular edges sits white background surface raised design small temple- structure triangular pediment row vertical columns shallow decorative marks subtle variations metal's sheen.