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 in drapery facing right, inscription VA FAV... around. Reverse: Aeternitas in a veil seated on throne to left, holding a globe with a phoenix in outstretched right hand and a scepter in left, legend AETERNI... around, in the SC. segment. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 29.5 mm; weight 21.65 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_029

License type

Rights managed

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47.8Mb (4.7Mb) / 13.6in x 13.6in / 4086 x 4086 (300dpi)

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 veil seated throne left holding globe phoenix outstretched right hand scepter legend AETERNI Sc segment 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 29.5 mm weight 21.65 g axis 0° worn round object uneven edge metallic pitted showing dominant dark brown color areas lighter brown touches black faint reddish tones faint raised outline human figure standing object textured surface mottled patches subtle variations shade across face.