Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

Description

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Empress Faustina the Elder with an elaborate braided hairstyle and diadem, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Eternity (or the goddess Juno), standing facing left.

Provenance

William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

Ancient Roman

after 141

Accession Number

141835

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)

Classification

coin

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham