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Sestertius coin, 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 draped, facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled and diademed, standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; legend IV-NO around, in SC fields. After 141 CE, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin: diameter 32.0–34.0 mm, weight 21.55 g, axis 0°., A round dark brown metal coin with uneven edges showing a profile of a person's head facing right; the head has detailed hair and a small crown or headband, and the coin surface shows areas of darker and lighter brown patina with some subtle greenish spots and worn textures.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Sestertius coin posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled diademed standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter left legend IV-NO SC fields 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome mint Coin diameter 32.0–34.0 mm weight 21.55 g axis 0° round dark brown metal coin uneven edges showing profile person's head facing right head detailed hair small crown headband coin surface areas darker lighter brown patina subtle greenish spots worn textures.