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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscribed D IVA - FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscribed V E - S - TA. Silver coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_017

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.3Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscribed D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladium outstretched right hand scepter inscribed V E - S - TA Silver coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven slightly chipped edge showing irregular indentations colored mainly dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised central figure standing person holding long staff wearing draped clothing rendered metallic tones darker spots discoloration faint decorative border rim small raised shapes worn areas otherwise plain white background.