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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAV STINA — Bust of Faustina the Elder turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: AVG VSTA — Ceres standing right, holding ears of corn lowered in her right hand and a scepter in her left. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), portrait of Antoninus Pius (86–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141). Coin, Rome; weight 3.33 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_428

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Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Fav Stina Bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse Avg Vsta Ceres standing holding ears corn lowered right hand scepter left Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 portrait Antoninus Pius 86–161 Elder 98–141 Coin Rome weight 3.33 g axis 180° worn circular coin raised profile person's head facing showing hair pulled back facial features low relief coin surface mostly metallic gray areas darker patina small greenish corrosion spots edge irregular nicks chips.