Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue 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 VA FAV - STINA (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 VG, - STA (all around). After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_498

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue 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 VA FAV - STINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vg - Sta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background metal gray darker lighter variations showing textured slightly pitted surface object features raised simplified human figure relief upright elongated vertical element irregular marks scattered figure area rim missing revealing rough broken edge colors visible shades white background.