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Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141, issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled standing left, right hand outstretched, holding a scepter in left, inscription AETER · NITAS. Inscriptions in SC fields. After 141, Roman Empire; minted in Rome. Bronze coin; diameters 29.5 mm and 31.5 mm, weight 23.35 g, axis 180°., A round, worn coin with a patina of dark brown and hints of lighter brown, showing a faint, raised depiction of a standing, robed figure facing sideways with an arm extended; the surface has areas of smooth wear and a few irregular darker spots, with the coin edge slightly uneven and a subtle sheen on some high points.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing left right hand outstretched holding scepter left inscription AETER · NITAS Inscriptions SC fields 141 Roman Empire minted Rome Bronze coin diameters 29.5 mm 31.5 mm weight 23.35 g axis 180° round worn coin patina dark brown hints lighter brown showing faint raised depiction standing robed figure sideways arm extended surface areas smooth wear irregular darker spots coin edge slightly uneven subtle sheen high points.