Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVAE FAVSTINAE. Reverse: Aeternitas veiled, seated left on a throne, holding a globe topped by a phoenix in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, legend AETERNITAS. Mintmark in SC fields. After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 29.5–31.0 mm, weight 25.45 g, axis 345°.
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Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVAE FAVSTINAE. Reverse: Aeternitas veiled, seated left on a throne, holding a globe topped by a phoenix in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, legend AETERNITAS. Mintmark in SC fields. After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 29.5–31.0 mm, weight 25.45 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_024

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

46.5Mo (3.3Mo) / 34.1cm x 34.1cm / 4030 x 4030 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVAE FAVSTINAE Reverse Aeternitas veiled seated left throne holding globe topped phoenix outstretched right hand scepter left legend AETERNITAS Mintmark SC fields 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 29.5–31.0 mm weight 25.45 g axis 345° round worn coin dark brown black tones showing raised profile person profile wavy hair pulled back visible ear neck draped garment coin surface uneven areas lighter brown highlights darker patina rim irregular slightly eroded raised decorative elements edge opposite follow coin’s curve.

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