Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for 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, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta seated left holding a scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right, legend A · VGV · STA around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_010

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

58.0Mo (2.3Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera legend · Vgv · Sta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Silver coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge raised profile person stylized hair visible ear shoulder neckline surface subtle highlights shadows indicating texture slight tarnish predominant color silver-gray darker gray areas small brighter silver reflections white background.