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Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding long scepter in left; inscription AETER · NITA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter ca. 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.74 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription AETER · NITA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter ca 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.74 g axis 15° round worn metallic object gray surface showing raised profile person's head relief contour lines suggesting facial features headpiece surface irregularities scratches slight dents edges uneven slightly chipped plain white background.