Caption

sestertius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VA - FAVSTINA; reverse: Aeternitas standing left, holding in her outstretched right hand a globe with Phoenix, left hand raising hem of robe, inscription AETE, AS all around, in SC. Fields. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 31.0–32.5 mm, weight 28.10 g, axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_023

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Rights managed

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45.0Mb (3.7Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3967 x 3967 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA - FAVSTINA reverse Aeternitas standing left holding outstretched right hand globe Phoenix left hand raising hem robe inscription AETE Sc Fields 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 31.0–32.5 mm weight 28.10 g axis 135° round dark object uneven slightly worn surface subtle sheen showing mix black dark brown tones hints lighter brown patches edges smoothly curved surface bears faint raised indented shapes irregular lines glossy areas reflecting light.