Caption

Denarius, after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIV, bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun. Reverse: CON, Ceres stands turned right, raises her right hand and holds a torch in her left. Pearl border. Imperial busts; iconography of Faustina the Elder and Ceres. Coin; weight 3.49 g; axis 180°. Makers: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_384

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Div bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right drapery hair bun Reverse Con Ceres stands turned right raises right hand holds torch left Pearl border Imperial busts iconography Ceres Coin weight 3.49 g axis 180° Makers Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 worn round metal object uneven textured surface showing raised profile head relief object irregular edges visible surface pits abrasions colors visible mainly dark gray brown areas lighter gray hints greenish patina background plain white.