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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTI. Reverse: Fortuna veiled, standing left; in her outstretched right hand a globe, in her left a rudder, legend AETE R·N. Personifications: Fortuna. Date: after 141. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_311

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTI Reverse Fortuna veiled standing left outstretched right hand globe left rudder legend AETE R·N Personifications Fortuna Date 141 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised human- figure profile holding small spherical object outstretched arm tall vertical staff rod hand object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised parts small scratches pits across face slightly irregular rim.