Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIV • FAVSTIN. Reverse: Pietas (personification) standing left, holding an incense container in left hand, right hand raised above an altar, inscription A • VGV • STA. After 141, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_439

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIV • FAVSTIN Reverse Pietas personification standing left holding incense container left hand right hand raised altar inscription • Vgv • Sta 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.17 g axis 180° circular dark gray object rough irregular edge sits centered white background surface raised outline standing human- figure simplified limbs head shallow relief shapes near small rounded form beside feet worn uneven textures across face object areas slightly lighter gray raised details catch light.