Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA·FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, turns her head left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, inscription (…?)·R·NITAS around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bronze/AE coin, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.13 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_406

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription … ·R·Nitas Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Bronze AE coin 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.13 g axis 0° round slightly irregular dark gray coin worn matte surface showing faint outline standing human figure center figure hold vertical staff rod hand draped cloth garment suggested body Surrounding several small shallow marks symbols arranged near coin edge uneven color palette dark gray subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas.