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Denarius of Faustina the Elder (98–141), wife of Antoninus Pius (86–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; a peacock at her feet left, inscription IVNONI • REGINAE. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), minted in Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 wife Antoninus Pius 86–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter left peacock feet left inscription IVNONI • REGINAE Date 139–141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 minted Rome Coin silver denarius diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° circular dark gray coin worn raised edges textured surface showing embossed profile person's head relief coin displays darker patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions visible scratches small nicks rim surface.