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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: legend 'DIVA FAV STIN.' Bust of Faustina the Elder turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: legend 'AVGVSTA.' Ceres stands turned right, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a scepter in her left; pearl border. Roman, Rome; silver coin; weight 2.79 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius 141 Ce Obverse legend Diva Fav Stin Bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Reverse Avgvsta Ceres stands turned holding lowered ears corn right hand scepter left Roman Rome silver coin weight 2.79 g axis 180° round metal coin worn raised profile person's head relief facing showing hair pulled back facial features eye nose mouth short beard coin surface textured scratches small pits irregular edges slight chips cracks traces greenish corrosion areas darker spots visible colors include silver-gray dark gray touches green.