Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left; inscription V E - S - TA around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_016

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladium outstretched right hand scepter inscription V E - S - TA 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person profile textured hair facial features low relief surface variations sheen small scratches patina ranging dark gray lighter silver tones background plain white isolating object.