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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 IVA FAV•STINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left hand and a patera in her right above an altar, legend A VGV•STA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°. Icons: Roman deities; iconography features altars, paterae, Vesta, palladium.

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LZT26A70_007

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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 IVA FAV•STINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladium left hand patera altar legend Vgv•Sta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° Icons Roman deities iconography features altars paterae single round coin worn dark gray metal surface sits centered white background showing raised central figure profile subtle contours standing posture accompanied small raised shapes perimeter short vertical form near figure's base coin edge slightly irregular visible colors dark gray white.