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as/dupondius, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumously, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer, Aeternitas personification, scepters, Faustina the Elder — iconography, personifications — iconography, globe attribute, stars. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas in a veil sits on a star-studded globe to left, right hand outstretched, holding a scepter in left; legend AETERNI TAS in SC. section. After 141, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin as/dupondius: diameter 24.0–26.0 mm, weight 8.40 g, axis 180°., A round, worn coin with a dark brown to almost black patina and areas of lighter brown corrosion, showing a raised, partially eroded figure with limbs and draped clothing on one side, surrounded by faint raised marks and shapes along the rim; the surface is uneven with a slightly irregular edge and a few shallow dents and scratches.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_489

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dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Aeternitas personification scepters Elder iconography personifications globe attribute stars Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas veil sits star-studded globe left right hand outstretched holding scepter legend AETERNI TAS Sc section 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 24.0–26.0 mm weight 8.40 g axis 180° round worn coin dark brown almost black patina areas lighter brown corrosion showing raised partially eroded figure limbs draped clothing side surrounded faint marks shapes rim surface uneven slightly irregular edge shallow dents scratches.