Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA·FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand, inscription AETERITAS. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.27 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_396

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand inscription AETERITAS 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.27 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person's head side view showing stylized hair facial features surrounded beaded border ring raised marks object silver-gray darker lighter areas indicating wear slight scratches.