Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA • FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Vesta seated left holding a scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right, inscription 'A • VGVSTA'. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_011

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva • Favstina Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera • Vgvsta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° small round object uneven edge sits white background dark gray lighter gray highlights worn low-relief raised shapes showing seated human- figure holding long thin object draped clothing suggestion chair stool beneath scattered small irregular marks rim.