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 IVA FAV - STINA all around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left hand and a patera in her right above an altar, inscription A VGV - STA all around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. 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_006

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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 IVA FAV - STINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladium left hand patera altar inscription Vgv - Sta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile person's head relief shown side view visible hair details facial features surface textured uneven slight dents scratches object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights raised areas sits plain white background.