Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left; legend A V · – S · A. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_500

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · Favstina Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium legend V – S A 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure object displays dark gray silver color lighter highlights raised edges subtle scratches dents background plain white.