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, legend D IVA - FAVSTI. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) veiled, seated left on throne; in outstretched right hand holds a globe with a phoenix, in left hand a scepter, legend R - N - I - TA - S. Iconography: Faustina the Elder, personifications, scepters, phoenix (mythology), globe (attribute). After 141, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 28.5–29.0 mm, weight 21.50 g, axis 330°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_030

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4030 x 4030 (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 draped facing right legend D IVA - FAVSTI Reverse Aeternitas personification veiled seated left throne outstretched right hand holds globe phoenix left hand scepter legend R - N - I - TA - S Iconography personifications scepters mythology attribute 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 28.5–29.0 mm weight 21.50 g axis 330° worn circular metal object irregular edge showing dark brown surface patches lighter brown subtle greenish reddish tones surface areas smoother shine rougher pitted texture faint raised recessed shapes suggesting embossed design aged tarnished appearance.