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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); busts of Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Elder; iconography of Faustina the Elder and Juno; imperial busts; scepter (attribute). Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA: Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head. Pearled border. Rev. AETERNITAS: Juno stands turned to the left with her right hand raised, holding a scepter in the left. Pearled border. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_394

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts iconography Juno imperial busts scepter attribute Obv Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Pearled border Rev Aeternitas Juno stands turned left right hand raised holding 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° round worn metallic object brown dark patina showing faint raised outline standing human- figure holding long vertical staff pole surrounded subtle rim markings shallow indentations uneven edges slight surface scratches lighter greenish highlights.