Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for 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, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand, legend AETERNITAS. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_398

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Keywords

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 legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand legend AETERNITAS 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head textured hair visible neck shoulder area raised decorative elements object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations due wear shadowing set plain white background.