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 FAV–STINA. Reverse: Fortuna veiled, standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, legend AETE–R–NITAS. Personifications; iconography includes rudder and globe (attributes). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_381

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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 FAV–STINA Reverse Fortuna veiled standing left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder left legend AETE–R–NITAS Personifications iconography includes attributes 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.07 g axis 195° round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver sits white background object raised elongated vertical figure- shape raised linear curved markings edge uneven slightly chipped edges visible scratches striations face.