Dupondius/as; Faustina the Elder 98–141, Roman empress 138–141 posthumous; Antoninus Pius 86–161, Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAV-STINA around. Reverse: Juno in diadem and veil standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long sceptre in her left; letters I-V-N-O in SC fields. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin dupondius/as: diameter 25.5–27.0 mm, weight 11.50 g, axis 180°., A dark round object with an uneven textured surface, showing worn raised shapes and shallow depressions, appearing mostly black with hints of brown and very subtle dark gray. The edges are irregular and slightly rough, and the surface has areas of gloss and matte reflecting light unevenly. The overall shape is circular but imperfect, and the visible raised forms suggest a faint central figure or profile and vertical elements, all muted by wear. The surrounding background is white.
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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. Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAV-STINA around. Reverse: Juno in diadem and veil standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long sceptre in her left; letters I-V-N-O in SC fields. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin dupondius/as: diameter 25.5–27.0 mm, weight 11.50 g, axis 180°., A dark round object with an uneven textured surface, showing worn raised shapes and shallow depressions, appearing mostly black with hints of brown and very subtle dark gray. The edges are irregular and slightly rough, and the surface has areas of gloss and matte reflecting light unevenly. The overall shape is circular but imperfect, and the visible raised forms suggest a faint central figure or profile and vertical elements, all muted by wear. The surrounding background is white.

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Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA FAV-STINA Reverse Juno diadem veil standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long sceptre letters I-V-N-O SC fields 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin dupondius diameter 25.5–27.0 mm weight 11.50 g axis 180° dark round object uneven textured surface showing worn raised shapes shallow depressions appearing mostly black hints brown subtle dark gray edges irregular slightly rough areas gloss matte reflecting light unevenly shape circular imperfect visible forms suggest faint central figure profile vertical elements muted wear surrounding background white.

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