Faustina the Elder (C. 94-141AD)

Silver Denarius, Struck 138-141 AD


Obverse: Inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; Draped bust of Faustina facing right, her hair wound loosely with pearls, gathered into a bun at the top.

Reverse: Inscription: IVNONI REGINAE; Throne facing forwards, against which rests sceptre, peacock with full plumage before it.

Silver Denarius, Struck 141 AD or Shortly Thereafter


Obverse: Inscription: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA; Draped and veiled bust of Faustina facing right, her hair wound loosely with pearls, gathered into a bun at the top.

Reverse: Inscription: CONSECRATIO; Eagle standing facing right, its head facing left, wings open.

Silver Denarius, Struck 141 AD or Shortly Thereafter


Obverse: Inscription: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA; Draped bust of Faustina facing right, her hair wound loosely with pearls, gathered into a bun at the top.

Reverse: Inscription: CONCORDIAE; Antoninus, wearing toga, holding baton, clasping hands with Faustina, who stands veiled to the left, holding sceptre.

Bronze Sestertius, Struck 141 AD or Shortly Thereafter


Obverse: Inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA; Draped bust of Faustina facing right, her hair wound loosely with pearls, gathered into a bun at the top.

Reverse: Inscription: AETERNITAS, SC; The goddess Juno standing facing frontwards, looking left, her right hand extended and her left holding a sceptre.


Portrait bust of Faustina the Elder (After 38 AD)
Rome, Museo Capitolino

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