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, inscription DIVA · FAV. Reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand raised above an altar, left hand on hip; inscription A V · - V · A (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_440

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 inscription DIVA · FAV Reverse Pietas standing left right hand raised altar left hand hip inscription V · - V · circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° small round metallic object raised profile person showing hair styled back visible neck shoulder area surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle worn textures slight irregularity chip rim side.