Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA around; reverse: Venus stands left, holds an apple in her right hand, rests her left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription A•VG•V•STA circumferential. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_490

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA reverse Venus stands left holds apple right hand rests left hand shield standing ground inscription A•VG•V•STA circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised depiction standing human figure draped robes holding small round item hand larger curved object side several irregular raised marks perimeter colors visible include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.