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, 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, V E - S - TA circumferential. Roman deities; palladium (attribute); scepters; Faustina the Elder — iconography. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_021

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 D Iva - Favstina Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladion outstretched right hand scepter V E - S - TA circumferential Roman deities palladium attribute scepters iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° round weathered metallic object dark gray silver tone showing raised central figure standing long staff rod surface textured pitted worn irregular rim small protrusion side faint raised shapes figure.