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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 draped and veiled, facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA circumferential. Reverse: Fortuna veiled, standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left, legend AETER·NITAS (AETER-NITAS) circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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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 draped veiled facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA circumferential Reverse Fortuna veiled standing left holding globe outstretched right hand rudder left legend AETER·NITAS Aeter-Nitas circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° small circular metallic object irregular edge showing worn raised design standing human figure vertical elements beside rendered dull silvery-gray tones darker gray shadowing lighter highlights raised areas background plain white.