Caption

Dupondius/as, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumous, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right; legend: DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; legend: A VGV · ST A, in SC. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin dupondius/as: diameter 24.5–27.0 mm, weight 11.40 g, axis 165°., A round, worn metallic object with a predominantly brown and dark brown surface and areas of mottled darker patina; the object shows an indistinct raised profile-like shape and faint textured marks across its face, with subtle variations of lighter brown and hints of rusty tones around the edges.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_494

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Diva · Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding ears corn right hand long scepter Vgv · St A Sc 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin dupondius diameter 24.5–27.0 mm weight 11.40 g axis 165° round worn metallic object predominantly brown dark brown surface areas mottled darker patina object indistinct raised profile- shape faint textured marks across face subtle variations lighter brown hints rusty tones edges.