Caption

Denarius, posthumous coin of 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, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, turns her head left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left hand; inscription AETERNITAS. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_415

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous coin Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand inscription AETERNITAS 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge dark gray metallic surface showing faint relief standing figure draped flowing garments beside vertical object coin several shallow dents scratches small raised marks perimeter visible variations gray tones subtle highlights reflecting off metal.