Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV•STINA all around. Reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left; in her outstretched right hand a globe, in her left a rudder, inscription AETER•NITAS all around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_379

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV•STINA Reverse Fortuna veil stands left outstretched right hand globe rudder inscription AETER•NITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° round coin worn dark gray metal surface sits white background showing slightly irregular edge small chips dents coin's face features raised simplified human- figure standing holding long object another shorter shape nearby faint marks shallow scratches scattered across surface.