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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) by Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA circumferential. Reverse: Fortuna in a veil stands left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, inscription AETERNITAS circumferential. After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diam. 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_382

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA circumferential Reverse Fortuna stands left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder inscription AETERNITAS circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diam 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° coin metallic gray silver appearance showing profile veiled head visible facial features draped clothing set plain white background coin's edge irregular worn raised decorative dots relief details rim.