Denarius (with a detached ear), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA·FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas stands left, holds a phoenix in her right hand, with her left hand raises the hem of the robe, legend AETE·R·ITA. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 345°.
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Denarius (with a detached ear), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA·FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas stands left, holds a phoenix in her right hand, with her left hand raises the hem of the robe, legend AETE·R·ITA. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 345°.

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Denarius detached ear Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas stands left holds phoenix right hand left hand raises hem robe legend AETE·R·ITA 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 345° round dark gray coin worn raised details showing outline standing human figure center arms extended slight uneven edges small surface scratches set plain white background.

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