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dupondius/as, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); iconography: Roman deities, Faustina the Elder, Venus (myth.), apples (attribute). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery to the right, legend FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII all around. Reverse: Venus stands right, raising her robe on her shoulder with her right hand, holding an apple in her outstretched left hand, legend VESTA VGVSTAE (or VE VGVSTAE) all around, SC in fields. Date: 138–141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dia. 26.5–28.0 mm, weight 11.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_262

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dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography Roman deities Venus myth apples attribute Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery right legend FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII Reverse stands raising robe shoulder right hand holding apple outstretched left hand legend VESTA VGVSTAE Ve Vgvstae Sc fields Date 138–141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 26.5–28.0 mm weight 11.40 g axis 180° round dark brown coin worn surface showing raised central figure standing person arms extended surrounded slightly darker lighter areas brown traces black.