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Denarius, posthumous issue featuring Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend 'DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA' all around. Reverse: Pietas (personification) veiled, standing left; with right hand she pours incense on a burning candelabrum and holds an incense container in her left, legend 'PIETAS AVG' (or 'IETA - S AVG') all around. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_283

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue featuring Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Diva Avg - Favstina Reverse Pietas personification veiled standing left right hand pours incense burning candelabrum holds incense container left Pietas Avg Ieta - S Avg 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° single round metallic coin raised profile person's head side view showing facial features hair details coin surface textured wear marks small dents raised decorative elements rim edge coin shades gray darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights background plain white.