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: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in left hand, legend AETER•NITAS. After 141 CE; Roman Empire. Coin (Rome). Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.27 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_397

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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 Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand legend AETER•NITAS 141 Ce Roman Empire Coin Rome Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.27 g axis 180° small round object uneven edge metallic dark gray showing raised figure robed person holding long staff spear raising arm surrounded shallow circular markings worn areas photographed white background.