1979.429.148: Denarius of Faustina I
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.429.148
- People
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Faustina I, Roman (r. 138-140)
- Title
- Denarius of Faustina I
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 147-161
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Middle
- Culture
- Roman
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/179071
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.38 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- denarius
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- BMCR iv, nos. 340-341, p. 52
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1979
- Object Number
- 1979.429.148
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust, dr., r.
Rev.: front view of temple with six columns, podium hidden, in front fencing, in center ?a seated figure or throne, on either side, a statue holding up nearly vertical scepters; in the center above pediment: a facing quadrige; a ?victory with spread wings at each corner; in the pediment: unidentifiable decoration; AED DIV FAVSTINAE
Verification Level
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