Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for 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, legend 'VA - FAVSTIN' (all around). Reverse: Peacock walking to the right, turning head to the left, legend 'CONSECR - ATIO' (all around). Iconography: peacocks; portrait of Faustina the Elder. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), struck in Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.37 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_429

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Va - Favstin Reverse Peacock walking turning head left Consecr - Atio Iconography peacocks portrait 141 Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce struck Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.37 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn surface irregular edges sits centered white background object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights surface raised features low-relief depiction bird standing stick- legs long neck tail surrounded patterned border raised shapes.