Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIV, bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE; Roman empress 138–141) turned to the right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: CON, Ceres stands turned to the right, raises her right hand and holds a torch in her left. Pearl border. Roman Empire (Rome), weight 3.49 g, axis 180°. Subjects: Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder; iconography: imperial busts, Ceres (mythology), torch (attribute).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_385

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Div bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun Reverse Con Ceres stands raises right hand holds torch left Pearl border Roman Empire Rome weight 3.49 g axis 180° Subjects Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 iconography imperial busts mythology attribute round worn object uneven edge shown white background appearing dark gray brown color lighter gray highlights surface displays shallow raised contours suggest outline standing human- figure another figure beside several small irregular raised shapes faint circular impressions object's texture rough pitted visible scratches cracks slight discoloration darker areas near rim.