Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VSTINA around. Reverse: Pietas personified stands left, holding an incense container in her left hand, her right raised 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_437

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VSTINA Reverse Pietas personified stands left holding incense container left hand right raised altar inscription V Vsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round worn dark gray metallic object uneven slightly chipped edge centered white background surface shallow raised indented markings form outline standing humanlike figure faint shapes metal surface exhibiting areas lighter gray catches light darker gray recessed areas.