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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG FAVSTINA; reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, pouring incense on a burning candelabrum with right hand and holding an incense container in left, inscription P I E- AS AVG; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.55 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_285

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG FAVSTINA reverse Pietas veiled standing left pouring incense burning candelabrum right hand holding incense container left inscription P I E- Avg 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered textured surface shades gray silver sits centered white background showing raised relief standing human figure draped cloth extended arm flowing garment smaller indistinct raised form near figure's feet object's edge slightly irregular metal variations tone darker gray recessed areas lighter silver worn high points.