Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIV AV - STINA around. Reverse: Juno in a veil seated facing right, holding a scepter in her left hand, her right hand on the back of the seat, inscription AVG V - TA circumferential. Iconography: Roman deities; scepters. Date: after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_387

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIV AV - STINA Reverse Juno veil seated holding scepter left hand right hand back seat inscription AVG V - TA circumferential Iconography Roman deities scepters Date 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round metallic object irregular rim showing wear small chips displaying raised central relief seated figure chair- structure textured surface details object dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas set white background.