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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_429

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Fav Stina Bust Faustina Elder turned right drapery hair bun pearl border Reverse Avg Vsta Ceres standing holding lowered ears corn right hand scepter left Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.33 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin dark gray brown patina showing standing human figure relief center holding long vertical object draped clothing details irregular edges indentations rim visible colors include gray brown dark greenish spots lighter metallic highlights.