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Denarius, posthumous issue showing Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend 'IV, AVG - FAVS' (all around). Reverse: Female deity (Venus? Juno?) stands frontally with head turned right, holding a long scepter in her left hand and revealing her veil with her right hand, legend 'AETER - NI, AS' (all around). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter: 18.5–19.5 mm; weight: 3.15 g; axis: 180°.

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Denarius posthumous issue showing Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Iv Avg - Favs Reverse Female deity Venus Juno stands frontally head turned holding long scepter left hand revealing veil right hand Aeter - Ni 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Diameter 18.5–19.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round worn metallic object irregular slightly scalloped edge shown white background object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas central shallowly embossed figure standing long thin staff rod flanked faint raised shapes rim form decorative border surface areas wear small chips tonal variations dark gray silver-gray.