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 VSTINA around. Reverse: Pietas personified stands left, holding an incense container in his left hand and raising his right hand above an altar; inscription A V VSTA around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_436

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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 VSTINA Reverse Pietas personified stands left holding incense container left hand raising right hand altar inscription V Vsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° small round metallic object embossed profile person showing detailed facial features stylized hair object irregular edges chips indentations slightly worn textured surface visible colors silver dark gray.