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: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina with a statue of the empress in the middle, inscription AED · DIV · FAVSTINAE. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.
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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: Six-column façade of the temple of Divine Faustina with a statue of the empress in the middle, inscription AED · DIV · FAVSTINAE. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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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 Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina statue empress middle inscription AED · DIV · FAVSTINAE Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° single round coin uneven edge worn surface showing raised central design vertical ridges horizontal bar them coin metallic dark gray lighter silver-gray tones small areas dull brownish-gray patina.

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