Légende

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VA FAV - STINA all around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, inscription A VG - STA all around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180 degrees.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A69_497

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.4Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA FAV - STINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription Vg - Sta Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180 degrees worn metallic coin raised profile person relief showing side-facing head detailed hair facial features coin irregular edge missing chunk surface scratches wear background plain white Colors visible include silver-gray white background.