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, stands frontally, turns head left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in left hand, legend AETERNTAS. 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_399

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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 stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand legend AETERNTAS 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing raised figure relief appearing wear long draped garment long staff hand arm extended object irregular edge slight surface scratches visible colors include shades gray silver metal white background.