Caption

as/dupondius; Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumously; Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer; Roman deities — Ceres myth., ears of corn, torches; iconography: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA - FAVSTINA all around; reverse: Ceres sitting left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand, in her left a long torch; legend AVGV - STA all around, in SC fields; after 141; Roman Empire; Rome; coin as/dupondius, diameter 25.0–26.5 mm, weight 7.85 g, axis 0°., A round, weathered metal disc with an uneven surface and worn edges, showing a mix of brown, dark brown, and greenish patina with small areas of reddish-brown; surface texture appears rough and pitted with subtle raised and depressed areas suggesting long-term wear.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_498

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Keywords

dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Roman deities Ceres myth ears corn torches iconography Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA - FAVSTINA reverse Ceres sitting left holding ears outstretched right hand long torch legend AVGV - STA SC fields 141 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 25.0–26.5 mm weight 7.85 g axis 0° round weathered metal disc uneven surface worn edges showing mix brown dark brown greenish patina small areas reddish-brown surface texture rough pitted subtle raised depressed areas suggesting long-term wear.