Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VA - FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) standing left, holding in her outstretched right hand a globe with Phoenix, left hand raising the hem of her robe, inscription AETE, AS all around, IN SC. Circa after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 31.0–32.5 mm, weight 28.10 g, axis 135°. Iconography: personifications, Phoenix (mythology), globe (attribute).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_022

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA - FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas personification standing left holding outstretched right hand globe Phoenix left hand raising hem robe inscription AETE Sc Circa 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 31.0–32.5 mm weight 28.10 g axis 135° Iconography personifications mythology attribute dark round object uneven edge slightly irregular circular shape showing worn raised profile head low relief near center surface textured pitted appearance shallow indentations patches smoother wear colors visible dark brown black hints lighter brown worn areas rim slightly lighter tones portions edge aged metallic subtle variations sheen across object.