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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sestertius of Diva Faustina the Elder

Possible OriginRome, Italy, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Antoninus Pius

Date141 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions7/8 oz., 1 1/4 in. (24 g, 3.2 cm)

Object numberX.0716

Label TextObverse: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, with veiled bust of Faustina the Elder wearing stephane and facing right

Reverse: PIETAS AVG SC, with Pietas, veiled and draped, standing left, dropping incense out of right hand over lighted candelabrum-altar, left and holding box in left hand.

Status

Not on view

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