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Denarius, posthumous issue of 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 DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Two figures shaking hands—Antoninus Pius standing left turned right, holding a scroll; Faustina I standing right turned left, veiled and holding a scepter, inscription CONCORDIAE. After 141 CE; Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE); Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius posthumous issue 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 DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Two figures shaking hands Antoninus Pius standing left turned holding scroll veiled scepter inscription CONCORDIAE 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin faint raised outlines two human figures facing long object shallow markings figures.