Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, Faustina the Elder, Antoninus Pius, imperial busts, Ceres (mythology), Faustina the Elder - iconography, treasures (numism), ears of corn (attribute), scepter (attribute), Obv. DIVA FAVSTIN, (final letters poorly legible) Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Pearl border. Rv. AVG VSTA (second part of the legend poorly legible) Ceres stands turned to the right, in her right hand she holds ears of corn lowered down, in the left a scepter. after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), coin, weight 3.66 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_427

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts imperial busts Ceres mythology Elder - iconography treasures numism ears corn attribute scepter Obv Diva Favstin final letters poorly legible Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Pearl border Rv Avg Vsta second part legend poorly legible Ceres stands turned right hand holds ears lowered down left 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 3.66 g axis 180° single round coin- object worn uneven surface shown white background primarily dark gray brown subtle greenish spots lighter gray highlights raised areas shallow irregular incised lines worn relief suggesting outline standing figure draped shapes edge irregularities small nicks perimeter.