Caption

Sestertius, 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 DIVAE FAVSTINAE around. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) veiled, seated left on a throne, holding a globe with a phoenix in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription AETERNITAS around; mint mark in exergue. After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius): diam. 29.5–31.0 mm, weight 25.45 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Sestertius 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 DIVAE FAVSTINAE Reverse Aeternitas personification veiled seated left throne holding globe phoenix outstretched right hand scepter left inscription AETERNITAS mint mark exergue 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diam 29.5–31.0 mm weight 25.45 g axis 345° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing seated figure relief figure draped holds object seated raised support several areas lighter brown highlighting raised edges contours darker recessed areas.