Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding long scepter, inscription (legend) around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman deities: Juno. Iconography: scepters; Faustina the Elder — iconography. AE. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.13 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding long scepter, inscription (legend) around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman deities: Juno. Iconography: scepters; Faustina the Elder — iconography. AE. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.13 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription legend Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Roman deities Iconography scepters iconography Ae 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.13 g axis 0° circular metallic object weathered dark gray surface showing raised profile person hair styled back adorned braided wreath- element edge object irregular slightly uneven shallow dents scratches across surface subtle highlights shadows indicating reflective sheen.

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