Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Throne covered with drapery, a scepter leans on its left, a peacock with folded tail walks beneath it, inscription AETERNITAS. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_474

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Throne covered scepter leans left peacock folded tail walks beneath inscription AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180° single round object weathered metallic surface sits white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights showing uneven edges surface scratches indented central area faint raised recessed shapes suggesting worn markings.