Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription VA FAV - S, NA around. Reverse: Aeternitas personified seated left, veiled, holding a globe topped by a phoenix in right outstretched hand and a scepter in left; inscription - NI around. Iconography: Faustina I; personifications; phoenix; globe. After 141 CE, 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_027

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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 draped facing right inscription VA FAV - S Na Reverse Aeternitas personified seated left veiled holding globe topped phoenix right outstretched hand scepter left inscription - NI Iconography Faustina I personifications globe 141 Ce Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 30.5–33.5 mm weight 24.70 g axis 0° roughly circular worn brown object textured pitted surface irregular edges surface darker lighter brown areas small spots darker gray faint raised shapes suggesting outline seated figure chair viewed white background.