Is this coin a Diva Faustina coin?

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  1. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone!

    Havent posted for some time now. I guess other hobbies prevailed during past year.
    I would appreciate help with this silver coin, in terms of pinpointing the empress and reverse.
    Thanks for helping.
     

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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is. It is an example of this type.

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    Faustina I, AD 138-141.
    Roman AR denarius, 3.26 g, 18.4 mm, 5 h.
    Rome, AD 150 and later.
    Obv: DIVA FAV-STINA, bare-headed and draped bust, right.
    Rev: AETERNITAS, Providentia standing left, holding globe and grasping veil which billows behind her.
    Refs: RIC 351; BMCRE 373-381; Cohen/RSC 32; Strack 447; RCV 4578; CRE 121.
     
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    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks for being prompt with responseRoman Collector.
    Patina on the specimen you have shown is beautiful.
     
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