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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 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Pietas veiled, standing left; with right hand she pours incense on a burning altar and in her left holds an incense container, inscription P•IE•TAS AVG. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: silver; diameter ca. 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.94 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_291

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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 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas veiled standing left right hand pours incense burning altar left holds incense container inscription P•IE•TAS AVG Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter ca 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.94 g axis 195° round coin worn surface showing raised central figure standing person draped long garment accompanied smaller standing figure side coin dark brownish metal areas lighter brown slightly greenish-brown patina uneven edges subtle surface texture variations.