Caption

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 outstretched right hand and a long torch in left, inscription AVGVSTA; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_185

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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 outstretched right hand long torch left inscription AVGVSTA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180 degrees round dark gray coin worn raised edges indented border showing faint engraved outline standing figure holding long staff hand curved object surrounded several small shapes perimeter visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights hints brownish patina.