Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). 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 AV GV · STA. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_013

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera right inscription AV GV · STA Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central figure seated object several small raised shapes edge coin silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set plain white background.