Description: RIC III Antoninus Pius 368 Date: A.D. 141 Denomination: Denarius Mint: Rome Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA: Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head & drawn up & coiled on top. Reverse: AVGVSTA: Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand & palladium in left. Weight: 2.64gr Diameter: 18.00mm This rare Faustina I Denarius from the Roman Imperial era is a must-have for any serious coin collector. Made of 0.999 fine silver, this coin is in VF 35 grade and features the image of the prominent ruler Antoninus Pius. The coin was minted in Italy in 141 AD and bears the inscription "DIVA FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA" on the obverse side. The historical significance of this coin cannot be overstated, as it offers a glimpse into the ancient world and the life of the ruling elite. Despite its age, this coin is in remarkable condition and is sure to be a prized possession for any collector. Own a piece of history with this exceptional Faustina I Denarius. Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder - sometimes referred to as Faustina I (born on February 16th around 100 CE; died in October or November of 140 CE, was a Roman empress & wife of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. The Emperor Marcus Aurelius was her nephew & later became her adopted son, along with Emperor Lucius Verus. She died early in the principate of Antoninus Pius, but continued to be prominently commemorated as a diva, posthumously playing a prominent symbolic role during his reign.
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Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Year: 141
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: VF 35
Ruler: Antoninus Pius
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Date: 8/9/2021
