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Denarius with bust of Diva Faustina I, struck under Antoninus Pius

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 141–161
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.13 gm.
Credit Line Source unidentified
Accession Number32.1226
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Faustina, draped, right; the hair is elaborately waved and coiled, with bands across.
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse: Throne, draped and ornamented, against which rests transverse sceptre, pointing up right; in front, peacock standing right.
AETER NITAS
ProvenanceSource Unknown; accessioned by MFA, 1932