Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscribed DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Throne covered with drapery, a wreath lying on it and a scepter leaning against its left side, inscribed AVGVSTA. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: wreaths, scepters, thrones; bust of Faustina I. Date: 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin type: silver denarius; diameters 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_470

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscribed DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Throne covered wreath lying scepter leaning left side inscribed AVGVSTA Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography wreaths scepters thrones bust Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type silver denarius diameters 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° single round metallic object dark gray surface sits near center white background object embossed central motif resembling geometric curved lines within bordered area irregular rim worn edges small indentations visible scratches surface wear giving lighter gray highlights darker metal.