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, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Pietas personified standing left, right hand raised above an altar, left hand on hip, inscription A V— VSTA circumferential. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.42 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_432

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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 inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas personified standing left right hand raised altar left hand hip inscription V VSTA circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.0–18.0 mm weight 3.42 g axis 180° worn round metal coin dark gray patina showing raised profile person figure stylized hair pulled up visible facial features neck coin surface irregular edges shallow scratches dents.