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Denarius, 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 FAVSTI A·AVGVS, all around. Reverse: Veiled Juno stands left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; a peacock stands at her feet left, inscription IVNONI·REG·NA, all around. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_253

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Keywords

Denarius 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 FAVSTI A·AVGVS Reverse Veiled Juno stands left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter peacock stands feet left inscription IVNONI·REG·NA Date 139–141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° circular silver-gray coin raised profile person's head showing facial features hair details surrounded decorative raised rim ring small markings background plain white.