Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA FAUSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, inscription A VGVSTA. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire, 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_496

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA FAUSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vgvsta Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° small round object irregular worn edge appearing metallic dark gray centered white background object's surface shallow raised indented areas form abstract uneven relief smooth rough textures subtle variations gray tones across surface.