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 around. Reverse: Aeternitas veiled, seated on throne left, holding a globe with a phoenix in outstretched right hand and a scepter in left, inscription AETERNI[A] around, in the exergue. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire. Bronze coin; diameter 29.5 mm, weight 21.65 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_028

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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 Reverse Aeternitas veiled seated throne left holding globe phoenix outstretched right hand scepter left inscription AETERNI A exergue 141 Rome Roman Empire Bronze coin diameter 29.5 mm weight 21.65 g axis 0° worn roughly circular object uneven edge textured surface shades brown dark brown showing patches lighter brown darker almost black areas faint raised recessed shapes suggest profile- outline irregular forms across surface background object white.