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, legend DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, legend AETERNITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 195°. Iconography: personifications, rudder, globe, Fortuna; inscriptions as noted.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_380

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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 legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Fortuna veil stands left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder legend AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.07 g axis 195° Iconography personifications inscriptions noted round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief facing right hair styled upward detailed hair texture surface scratches small dents metal gray darker lighter gray variations plain white background surrounding object.