Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Peacock walking to the right, turning head to the left, inscriptions C • NS • RATIO around. Roman Empire, after 141. Coin (Rome). Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_427

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Peacock walking turning head left inscriptions C • NS • RATIO Roman Empire 141 Coin Rome Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing irregular edges surface pitting object bears raised shallow relief bird- figure elongated body legs lighter highlights raised areas background plain white ample empty space object visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white.