Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VA FAV - S, NA around. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) veiled, seated on a throne to left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a globe with a phoenix, in her left hand a scepter, inscription - NI around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 30.5–33.5 mm, weight 24.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_026

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA FAV - S Na Reverse Aeternitas personification veiled seated throne left outstretched right hand holds globe phoenix left hand scepter inscription - NI 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 30.5–33.5 mm weight 24.70 g axis 0° worn round coin textured pitted surface showing raised profile person center coin displays dominant brown color patches darker brown small areas grayish discoloration rim slightly irregular smoother rougher sections.