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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issuer 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 FAVSTINAE. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_486

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer 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 FAVSTINAE 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 0° worn round coin uneven edge shown white background coin appearing dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas obverse central architectural motif resembling small temple triangular roof vertical columns narrow central figure element columns surrounded rim raised shapes marks coin surface scratches small dents areas smoothing tonal variations silvery gray.