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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

A work made of gold.
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Date:

141-161, issued by Antoninus Pius

Artist:

Roman, minted in Rome

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the empress Faustina, wearing a veil and a diadem on her head.

On the back (reverse), the goddess Aeternitas (Eternity) is also depicted veiled. She holds a shallow dish called a patera in her right hand and a rudder in her left.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

Place

Roman Empire (Minted in)

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Struck 141 CE–161 CE

Medium

Gold

Inscriptions

Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse: AETERNITAS

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Credit Line

William A. and Renda H. Lederer Endowment; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander and David Earle III funds; purchased with funds provided by the Classical Art Society

Reference Number

2004.145

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