Caption

Denarius, posthumous bust of 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 facing right, inscription DIVA FA—STIN all 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—TA circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_495

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FA Stin Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vgv TA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° single round metallic coin shown white background raised profile person visible hair details facial features textured rim worn surface scratches small dents colors visible include shades gray silver darker gray tones.