Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA F—STINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, inscription A VGV—STA around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_493

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA F Stina Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vgv Sta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn textured surface sits white background object mostly gray darker lighter silver tones showing raised profile human head relief facing right braided hair facial features decorative band headpiece rim irregular slightly dented places raised decorative elements curved markings portrait follow edge.