Archaeology — Roman
Coin
A copper alloy as 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 Pietas, the female personification of dutifulness. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 140-161?
Obv: Draped and bare-headed bust of Faustina I, facing right. Obv inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA. Rev: Pietas standing left, by an altar, raising her right hand, and holding an incense box in left. Rev inscription: AETERNITAS, SC in field.
Ref: BMC IV (1968), p.249, no.1558.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- ACW74[A20]<31>
- Object name:
- coin
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Faustina I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 26 mm, WT 12.96 g, Axis 7
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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