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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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

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