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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts; Faustina the Elder, treasures (numism); Antoninus Pius, Faustina the Elder — iconography; Venus (mythology), Venus Lifting the Veil (iconographic); imperial busts. Obv. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA (last part of legend poorly legible). Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head. Reverse AETER NITAS. Venus stands turned to the right, lifting her veil with her right hand, holding a scepter in the left. 141–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_388

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts treasures numism iconography Venus mythology Venus Lifting Veil iconographic imperial busts Obv Diva Avg Favstina last part legend poorly legible Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Reverse AETER NITAS Venus stands turned lifting veil right hand holding scepter left 141–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.80 g axis 180° worn round metal coin raised profile person facing coin surface scratches chips small cracks edges raised decorative ridges near rim colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights areas brownish tarnish.