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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding an apple in her right hand and resting her left hand on a shield on the ground, circumferential legend A·VG·V·STA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_489

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Venus standing left holding apple right hand resting left hand shield ground circumferential legend A·VG·V·STA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person facing right featuring textured hair draped garment neck object irregular edges rim shallow indentations visible colors shades gray dark gray silver.