Caption

sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped and veiled, facing right, inscription DIV. TA FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand pouring incense on a candelabrum, holding an incense container in left, inscription - AS AVG all around, in SC fields. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 22.00 g; axis 345°. Maker: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_303

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Keywords

sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped veiled facing right inscription DIV Ta Favstina Reverse Pietas standing left right hand pouring incense candelabrum holding incense container inscription - Avg SC fields 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 22.00 g axis 345° Maker Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer round worn object mostly dark brown surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure draped long garment facing forward vertical staff pole beside figure pedestal- shape figure's side surface areas slightly lighter brown small patches greenish discoloration lower edge rim appearing uneven textured.