Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141). Obverse legend: DIVA FAV… (final letters poorly legible). Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse legend: AVG VSTA… (second part poorly legible). Ceres stands turned to the right, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a scepter in her left. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.66 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_426

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius r 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Obverse legend Diva Fav… final letters poorly legible Bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Reverse legend Avg Vsta… second part poorly legible Ceres stands turned holding lowered ears corn right hand scepter left 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.66 g axis 180° round metallic object aged uneven surface showing profile relief person facing stylized hair visible neck shoulder rim raised border irregular indentations object displays worn patina dominant tones dark gray silver areas darker tarnish small greenish spots lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize raised portrait textured surface.