Denarius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS; Aeternitas)
Obverse
Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top.
Lettering: DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left.
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse Lettering
AETERNITAS
Comments
Mass varies: 2.1–3.63 g;
Diameter varies: 15.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
