Caption

Denarius (with a hole), posthumous portrait of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVS · NA around. Reverse: Juno (veiled) standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, legend AETE · R · NI around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.92 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_416

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Keywords

Denarius hole posthumous portrait Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA · FAVS · NA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter legend AETE · R · NI 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° round metal coin worn surface small near edge showing raised profile person facing right visible hair facial features coin irregular edges textured areas raised decorative patterns portrait visible colors shades gray dark silver white background.