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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery, facing right, inscription VA FAV—S, NA around. Reverse: Peacock walking right, head turned left, inscription CONS, CR—ATIO around. Iconography: animals, peacocks. Date: after 141. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA FAV S Na Reverse Peacock walking right head turned left inscription CONS Cr Atio Iconography animals peacocks Date 141 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round irregularly edged dark gray metallic object rough textured surface slightly raised lighter gray curved mark across center photographed plain white background.