Légende

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladion) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, legend VE - TA around. Iconography: Roman deities; Faustina the Elder—iconography; Vesta (mythology); palladium (attribute); scepters. Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_019

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.2Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladion outstretched right hand scepter legend VE - TA Iconography Roman deities iconography mythology palladium attribute scepters Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium silver coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees worn circular object irregular edge primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights resting white background surface shallow uneven indentations faint outline standing human figure vertical posture arm slightly extended accompanied small raised marks scratches across face object.