Ancient Roman silver denarius of the Divine Faustina / Eternity
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This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of the Divine Faustina, deified wife of emperor Antoninus Pius, minted in Rome between 141 - 161 AD
Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA, "The divine Faustina [the Elder]" Draped bust right.
Reverse: AETERNITAS, "Eternity" Juno standing left, hand raised, holding sceptre.
A fine example VF+ with a good portrait and toned silver.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 138 - 140 AD (this coin issued in her memory between 141- 161 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.34 grams
ATTRIBUTION: (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 4568, RIC 344, Cohen 25, BMC 344
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Avon, United Kingdom
