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, legend IVA · FAV · TIN around. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a container for incense, raises right hand above an altar, legend A · VG · - S · TA around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_434

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 legend IVA · FAV · TIN Reverse Pietas standing left holding container incense raises right hand altar legend · Vg · - S · Ta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.07 g axis 180° round metal object uneven worn surface showing raised profile human head relief object areas dark gray lighter gray highlights patches greenish brownish discoloration slightly irregular edge textured patina.