Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun; legend beginning 'DIVA FAVS' (beginning of the legend poorly legible). Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar, with the palladium; inscription 'AV' (after 141, Rome, Roman Empire). Coin; weight 3.12 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun; legend beginning 'DIVA FAVS' (beginning of the legend poorly legible). Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar, with the palladium; inscription 'AV' (after 141, Rome, Roman Empire). Coin; weight 3.12 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust empress turned right draped hair bun legend Diva Favs legend poorly legible Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding patera burning altar palladium inscription Av 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.12 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised central profile- shape textured surface colors include gray dark gray brownish tones small hints greenish corrosion.

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