Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina with a statue of the empress in the middle, inscription AED · DIV · FAVSTINAE. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_478

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina statue empress middle inscription AED · DIV · FAVSTINAE 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 195° circular metal coin worn surface showing raised design small rectangular structure columns triangular pediment surrounded raised border ring worn decorative marks edge coin metallic gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray raised highlights.