Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina, legend PIETAS AVG. Date: 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A53_031

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina legend PIETAS AVG Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round dark gray metal coin embossed design showing small temple- structure triangular pediment row vertical columns set stepped base coin surface uneven edges shallow indentations worn areas visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights raised details.