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FAUSTINA

Empress AD138-41

Antoninus Pius and his wife Annia Galeria Faustina had two sons and two daughters, three of whom died before Antoninus became emperor. They were left with one daughter, Faustina the younger. Antoninus Pius was devoted to Faustina the elder and built a temple for her on her death in AD141. Commemorative coins that deified her were also issued.

Aureus of Faustina, after her death in AD141
18mm, 7.06g

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DIVA FAVSTINA

Imperial title 'The deified Faustina'

Draped bust of Faustina, facing right

AVGVSTA

'The empress Augusta'

Ceres, goddess of corn, stands with veiled head, holding a torch and sceptre.
Aureus of Faustina (front) Aureus of Faustina (back)

Aureus of Faustina, after her death in AD141
20mm, 7.13g

Front

Back

DIVA FAVSTINA

Imperial title ' The deified Faustina'

Draped bust of Faustina, facing right

AVGVSTA

'The empress Augusta'

The goddess of love, Venus, holds an apple and rests her left hand on a shield.
Aureus of Faustina (front) Aureus of Faustina (back)

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