Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161), after 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA; Reverse: peacock walking right, head turned left, inscriptions C, NS, RATIO. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_426

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse peacock walking head turned left inscriptions C Ns Ratio Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray silver patina showing embossed profile person surface irregular edges pitting areas lighter metallic highlights textures suggesting raised recessed details.