Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Throne covered with drapery, a scepter leans on its left, a peacock with folded tail walks beneath, inscription AETER•NITAS. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: scepters, peacock (attribute), thrones. Date: after 141. Place/culture: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.55 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A69_472

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Throne covered scepter leans left peacock folded tail walks beneath inscription AETER•NITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography scepters attribute thrones Date 141 Place culture Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180° round metallic coin shown white background worn raised design featuring chair- object draped fabric bird perched near base coin surface uneven edges small nicks patina shades gray dark silver.