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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left, pouring incense on a burning altar with right hand and holding an incense container in left; inscription P IE - TAS AVG. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.94 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_290

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left pouring incense burning altar right hand holding incense container left inscription P IE - TAS AVG Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.94 g axis 195° round worn coin raised profile person facing right showing facial features hair styled back part neck shoulder coin surface textured areas wear slight irregularities edge ring raised markings near rim visible described dominant colors visible dark brown gray lighter brown highlights.