Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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 DIVA FAV·STINA. Reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand raised above an altar, left hand on hip, inscription A V·VSTA (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Silver coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_443

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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 DIVA FAV·STINA Reverse Pietas standing left right hand raised altar left hand hip inscription V·Vsta circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° dark gray circular coin uneven edge sits white background coin's surface worn raised relief standing figure forward outstretched arm vertical staff spear held angle shorter form near figure's side rendered dark gray tones lighter gray highlights metal raised.