Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issued for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) posthumously. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter, inscription E · R · NITAS (E - R - NITAS). Bronze? (AE), after 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 3.42 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_395

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issued Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription E · R · NITAS E - R - Nitas Bronze Ae 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 3.42 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface white background showing raised profile standing figure draped flowing garments object primarily silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas slight lighter silver highlights edges irregular edges small dents perimeter.