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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

after 141

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Empress Faustina the Elder, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Eternity (or the goddess Juno), standing facing left.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium