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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — 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·AVSTINAE; after 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_484

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Six-column façade temple Divine Faustina statue empress middle inscription AED·DIV·AVSTINAE 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn dark gray surface sits white background edge uneven dented face raised rectangular motif vertical grooves triangular shape surrounded indented border ring small raised bumps areas lighter gray highlighting raised details darker gray recessed parts.