Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAV · I (all around). Reverse: Juno (myth.) in a veil stands frontally, turns her head left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, inscription AETER·IT (all around). Iconography: Roman deities, scepters; portrait of Faustina the Elder. Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 15.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_400

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAV · I Reverse Juno myth veil stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription AETER· Iconography Roman deities scepters portrait Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round worn metallic object dull gray surface patches brown discoloration showing engraved figure long draped garment holding staff set plain white background.