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As/dupondius; Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumously; Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer; Roman deities: Ceres ears of corn, torches; iconography: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA - FAVSTINA around; reverse: Ceres standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend AVGV-STA all around, in SC fields; after 141, Roman Empire, Rome; coin as/dupondius, diameter 22.5–23.5 mm, weight 7.06 g, axis 345°., A round, worn coin with an uneven surface showing a faint raised profile of a person's head; the coin's surface is mottled with shades of green, dark green, brown, and a little gray, and it sits centered on a white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_496

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dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Roman deities Ceres ears corn torches iconography bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA - FAVSTINA reverse Ceres standing left holding ears right hand long scepter legend AVGV-STA SC fields 141 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 22.5–23.5 mm weight 7.06 g axis 345° round worn coin uneven surface showing faint raised profile person's head coin's surface mottled shades green dark green brown little gray sits centered white background.