Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141; issuer: Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil standing left, holding two short torches in her raised hands, legend AVGVSTA around, in SC. Struck after 141, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Bronze coin, diameter 32.5 mm, weight 28.40 g, axis 345°., A round, worn metal coin with a dark brown and greenish patina showing areas of lighter brown where the surface is more polished or corroded; the coin displays the raised profile of a person's head in the center with worn facial and hair details, and a slightly raised rim around the edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_473

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right legend D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil standing left holding two short torches raised hands legend AVGVSTA Sc Struck 141 Roman Empire Rome mint Bronze coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 28.40 g axis 345° round worn metal coin dark brown greenish patina showing areas lighter brown surface polished corroded coin displays raised profile person's head center worn facial hair details slightly raised rim edge.