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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, pouring incense on a burning candelabrum with right hand and holding an incense container in left, legend PIET · AS AVG. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_288

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA AVG · FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left pouring incense burning candelabrum right hand holding incense container left legend PIET · Avg 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° single round coin worn surface shown plain white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights embossed profile person's head visible hair details defined neck jawline slight irregularities nicks coin edge.