138-161AD Ancient Rome Faustina the Elder Denarius

The revered wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, Faustina was a prominent figure during the "golden age" of the Roman Empire. 

Obv. Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top.

Rev. Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand and palladium in left.

Composition    Silver
Weight    3.2 g
Diameter    17.5 mm