Caption

Denarius (with a hole), posthumous, depicting 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 • FAVS• NA; Reverse: Juno (myth.) veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, inscription AETE•R•NI. Iconography: Faustina the Elder — scepters. 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

Reference

LZT26A69_417

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius hole posthumous depicting 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 • FAVS• NA Reverse Juno myth veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription AETE•R•NI Iconography Faustina scepters 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° round dark gray metal coin medallion worn surface showing faint outline standing human figure arm extended edge slightly irregular small circular near bottom background plain white visible colors shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.