Aureus with Bust of Faustina I

Culture: Roman, 753 BCE–395 CE
Period: Imperial period, 27 BCE–330 CE
Associated: reign of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, reigned 138–161 CE
Depicted: Faustina the Elder, Empress of Rome, reigned 138–140 CE
Date: after 141 CE
Material: Gold
associated with: Rome, Lazio region, Italy, Europe
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 253
Dimensions: 7.2 grams
3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 260:1991

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