Denarius with Faustina the Elder (Front)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Silver denarius. On one side is a bust of Faustina the Elder, wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius (ruled A.D. 138-161). Inscribed: DIVA FAVSTINA. Minted in Rome, after A.D. 141.

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Details

Title: Denarius with Faustina the Elder (Front)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: after 141
Location Created: Rome, Italy
Type: Coin
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Silver
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 80.NH.152.143
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Lily Tomlin
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Coins (Money)

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