Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladion) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, legend VE - TA around. Iconography: Roman deities; Faustina the Elder — iconography; Vesta (mythology); palladium (attribute); scepters. Date: after 141. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameters 16.5 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_018

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladion outstretched right hand scepter legend VE - TA Iconography Roman deities iconography mythology palladium attribute scepters Date 141 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Measurements diameters 16.5 mm 18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief profile facing visible hair details facial features surface scratches small dents several raised marks shapes rim colors visible silver gray dark gray.