Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA; Reverse: Pietas 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_433

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas 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° small round metal object worn uneven edge sits white background object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights surface raised standing human figure relief visible center draped long garment holding vertical staff spear indistinct shapes worn textures figure rim.