Caption

Denarius, after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIVA FAV STIN — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun; pearl border. Reverse: AVGVSTA — Ceres stands right, holding ears of corn lowered in her right hand and a scepter in her left; pearl border. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder noted in iconography. Coin; weight 2.79 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_431

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.5Mb (2.3Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Diva Fav Stin bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun pearl border Reverse Avgvsta Ceres stands right holding ears corn lowered right hand scepter left Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Elder noted iconography Coin weight 2.79 g axis 180° round worn metal object muted gray-brown surface showing weathered texture small greenish spots center features faint raised outline standing human figure draped flowing garments subtle vertical folds suggesting fabric staff- vertical element beside figure edges irregular small chips visible crack near rim tones include gray brown touches green.