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As/dupondius, 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 all around. Reverse: Ceres seated left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; legend: AVGV - STA all around, in SC fields. After 141, Rome; Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Coin; diam. 25.0–26.5 mm; weight 7.85 g; axis 0°., A round, worn coin with a predominantly brown color and patches of darker greenish-brown patina, showing the faint raised outline of a seated figure facing left on a slightly textured surface, with visible irregularities and small nicks along the coin's edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_499

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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 seated left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch Avgv - Sta SC fields 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Coin diam 25.0–26.5 mm weight 7.85 g axis 0° round worn coin predominantly brown color patches darker greenish-brown patina showing faint raised outline seated figure slightly textured surface visible irregularities small nicks coin's edge.