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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG. Reverse: Pietas in a veil stands left; with right hand she pours incense on a burning candelabrum, in left hand holds a container of incense, inscription P, T - VG. Iconography: incense, candelabra, Pietas (personification), personifications. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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LZT26A69_293

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG Reverse Pietas veil stands left right hand pours incense burning candelabrum left hand holds container incense inscription P T - Vg Iconography candelabra personification personifications 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° round worn coin irregular edge showing raised low-relief figure standing person coin surface textured scratches small nicks visible colors shades gray metallic gray figure centrally placed background plain.