Denarius, after 141. Obverse: DIVA AVG FA — Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: PIETA — Pietas (personification) stands left, right hand casting incense onto a burning altar at left, holding a ciborium. Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.96 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, after 141. Obverse: DIVA AVG FA — Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: PIETA — Pietas (personification) stands left, right hand casting incense onto a burning altar at left, holding a ciborium. Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.96 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius 141 Obverse Diva Avg Fa Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun Reverse Pieta Pietas personification stands left right hand casting incense burning altar left holding ciborium Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.96 g axis 180° round metal coin weathered gray surface showing worn raised figures shallow engravings coin's edge slightly irregular tone includes darker gray subtle brownish patina.

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