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 draped, facing right, legend DIVA FAVINA. Reverse: Vesta seated left, holding a scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right, legend A VGV[S]. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_014

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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 draped facing right legend DIVA FAVINA Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera right legend Vgv S 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° single round coin worn uneven surface raised relief profile person coin metallic dark silver gray tones areas darker patina scratches dents visible across face slightly irregular edge.