Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under 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·VG·V·STA. After 141 CE; Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_492

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 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 A·VG·V·STA 141 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 15° single round metallic coin sits white background showing raised figure standing person draped garment staff long object held upright coin surface dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas slightly irregular edge small nicks worn spots.