Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, inscription A • VGVSTA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_476

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription • Vgvsta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background showing raised depiction standing human figure draped long garment arm extended staff long object faint raised marks small decorative shapes encircle figure coin's border coin surface subtle scratches wear small chips rim.