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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA; reverse: Ceres veiled standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and a long torch in left, inscription AVGVSTA; Roman deities; iconography: Ceres, ears of corn, torches; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (denarius), diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn right hand long torch left inscription AVGVSTA Roman deities iconography ears torches 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° dark gray round coin slightly irregular edge displaying raised profile person detailed hair set plain white background varied surface texture lighter worn areas darker recessed areas raised marks profile.