Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) after 141 CE. Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA•FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta seated left, holding a scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right, inscription AVGVSTA. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A70_012

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 141 Ce Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA•FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera right inscription AVGVSTA Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver Diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° round metallic object worn slightly irregular edge showing raised profile person relief surface scratches varied texture glossy highlights darker areas visible colors gray dark gray.