Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right; legend IVA · FAV · TIN all around. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a container for incense, raising her right hand above an altar; legend A·VG·—·S·TA all around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm; weight 3.07 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_435

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend IVA · FAV · TIN Reverse Pietas standing left holding container incense raising right hand altar legend A·VG· ·S·Ta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.07 g axis 180° round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised central figure upright next shorter raised object rendered low relief surface irregular patches darker lighter areas mottled greenish brownish corrosion metal mainly gray-silver hints darker gray green.