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 and veil facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Throne covered with drapery, on which lies a wreath and a scepter leans against its left side, inscription 'AVGVSTA' around. Iconography: wreaths, scepters, thrones. Roman Empire, 141. Coin (Rome), diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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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 veil facing right inscription Diva Favstina Reverse Throne covered lies wreath scepter leans left side Avgvsta Iconography wreaths scepters thrones Roman Empire 141 Coin Rome diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing facial features hair styled back neckline coin surface textured raised recessed areas irregular rim visible colors include silver gray darker gray tones set white background.