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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: personifications, rudder, Fortuna (personification), globe. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left, in her outstretched right hand she holds a globe, in her left a rudder, inscription AETERNITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_377

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography personifications rudder Fortuna personification globe Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse veil stands left outstretched right hand holds inscription AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° worn round metal object dark gray surface irregular edges sits white background showing raised depiction standing human figure draped clothing holding long staff hand extending hand outward figure surrounding area display lighter worn highlights metal raised coin's rim small chips uneven contours.