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, inscription DIV-STINA around. Reverse: Vesta stands left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left hand and a patera in her right above an altar, inscription A VGV-STA around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_005

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 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 inscription DIV-STINA Reverse Vesta stands left holding statuette Athena palladium left hand patera altar inscription Vgv-Sta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° circular object metallic gray surface shown white background featuring raised recessed areas form worn embossed design standing robed figure holding long vertical object extending arm small cylindrical shape nearby irregular slightly jagged edges rim.