Faustina the Elder - 141 AD - Denarius - Minted in the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161)

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The obverse features the bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top. The reverse shows Vesta standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar.

The coin was minted in the reign of Antoninus Pius to commemorate the death of his mother, Faustina the Elder (or Senior) in 140 AD. This coin was minted in 141 AD

Weight 3.62g

(ref:AHC082)