Caption

Denarius, posthumous Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil 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 VGV—. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_488

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vgv 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 345° round metallic object dark gray surface showing engraved figure draped flowing garments visible raised edges shallow relief details background plain white lighter gray highlights metal.