Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, legend AVG V · STA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 15°.
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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, legend AVG V · STA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium legend AVG V · STA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 15° round metallic coin raised profile person showing detailed hair neckline displayed white background coin silver-gray darker recessed areas lighter raised highlights features textured rim irregular edges.

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