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dupondius/as, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumous, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer; obverse: draped bust of Faustina I facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA; reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a figurine of Spes in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription A VG · V · STA around, in the SC. section; after 141, Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 27.5–28.0 mm; weight 11.40 g; axis 180°., A round, worn metal object with an uneven, slightly chipped edge showing a dark brown and reddish-brown patina, with areas of darker nearly black corrosion and hints of greenish oxidation; the surface shows shallow, raised reliefs suggesting the outlines of two standing human figures, one seated figure, and vertical elements, with varied texture from smooth to rough and irregular discoloration across the face.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_007

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dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse draped bust Faustina I facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA reverse Concordia seated left holding figurine Spes outstretched right hand long scepter inscription Vg · V · Sta Sc section 141 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 27.5–28.0 mm weight 11.40 g axis 180° round worn metal object uneven slightly chipped edge showing dark brown reddish-brown patina areas darker nearly black corrosion hints greenish oxidation surface shallow raised reliefs suggesting outlines two standing human figures seated figure vertical elements varied texture smooth rough irregular discoloration across face.