Roman — Roman; 147-161; Reece Period 7 (Antonine I)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin struck by Emperor Antoninius Pius, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 138-161, to commemorate his deceased wife, Empress Faustina the Elder, c. AD 100-140. The back of the coin depicts Vesta, the Roman goddess of the home and family. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 147-161.
Obv: Draped and bare-headed bust of Faustina I, facing right. Obv inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA. Rev: Vesta, standing left, holding a palladium in her extended right hand and a transverse sceptre in the left. Rev inscription: AVGVSTA, SC in field.
Ref: BMC IV (1968), p.243, no.1516-1518.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N444
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
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- Artist/Maker:
- Antoninus Pius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 147-161; Reece Period 7 (Antonine I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 30 mm, WT 23.8 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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