Caption

Denarius, posthumous; bust of Faustina the Elder in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA around; reverse: throne covered with drapery, a scepter leans on it at left, a peacock with folded tail walks beneath, inscription AETERNITAS circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (Roman emperor 138–161). Date: after 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Materials/format: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.55 g. Axis: 180°. Iconography: scepters, throne, peacock (attribute), Faustina the Elder. Makers/people depicted: Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_471

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous bust Faustina Elder drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA reverse throne covered scepter leans left peacock folded tail walks beneath inscription AETERNITAS circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius Roman emperor 138–161 Date 141 Roman Empire Rome Materials format coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.55 g Axis 180° Iconography scepters attribute Makers people depicted 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 86–161 round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object primarily gray darker lighter silver highlights showing raised profile person textured hair facial features surrounding raised border scattered marks portrait.