Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand raised above an altar, left hand on hip, inscription A VGVSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_445

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas standing left right hand raised altar left hand hip inscription Vgvsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 0° circular dark gray metallic object uneven slightly worn surface sits centered white background object raised central figure wearing long draped garment holding something hand smaller raised shape beside figure several irregular indentations raised marks rim metal displays areas lighter gray highlights darker gray shadows.