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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), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAVINA (DIVA FAV- INA around). Reverse: Vesta seated left, holding a scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right, legend A VGV S (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A70_015

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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 Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVINA Diva Fav- Ina Reverse Vesta seated left holding scepter left hand patera legend Vgv S circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised weathered design seated human figure irregular marks edge set white background visible darker lighter gray tones coin.