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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, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA; reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, inscription AETERNITAS; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_378

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Keywords

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 inscription DIVA FAVSTINA reverse Fortuna veil stands left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder inscription AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person's head side view showing hair pulled back facial features set plain light background object silver-gray areas darker patina slight surface wear irregular edges several small chips.