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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding long scepter in left; legend AETER•NITAS. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; weight 3.25 g; diameters 16.0–16.5 mm; axis 180°. Iconography: Juno, scepters; bust of Faustina I.

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LZT26A62_473

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter legend AETER•NITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.25 g diameters 16.0–16.5 mm axis 180° Iconography Juno scepters bust Faustina I round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person facing right detailed hair visible neck shoulder coin's edge irregular slightly dented faint raised marks portrait background plain white Colors visible include silver-gray coin white background.