As/dupondius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVS. Reverse: female personification standing left, right hand outstretched holding a globe with a phoenix or palladion, left hand holding a long scepter or torch; circumferential illegible legend, fields marked SC. After 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 25.0 mm, weight 7.70 g, axis 0°.
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As/dupondius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVS. Reverse: female personification standing left, right hand outstretched holding a globe with a phoenix or palladion, left hand holding a long scepter or torch; circumferential illegible legend, fields marked SC. After 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 25.0 mm, weight 7.70 g, axis 0°.

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dupondius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA · FAVS Reverse female personification standing left right hand outstretched holding globe phoenix palladion left hand holding long scepter torch circumferential illegible legend fields marked Sc 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 25.0 mm weight 7.70 g axis 0° round worn object uneven surface showing mix brown darker tones blackish spots irregular edges textured patches suggesting wear pitting set white background.

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