Roman — Roman; 147-161
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. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 147-161.
Obv: Bust of Faustina I, facing right. Obv inscription: [DIVA F]AVSTIN[A]. Rev: Worn. Rev inscription: Illegible.
Condition: fr-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.37/30
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Antoninus Pius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 147-161
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 31 mm, WT 13.5 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
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