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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a bun, pearl border; legend: DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres stands turned right, holding ears of corn in her right hand lowered and a scepter in her left; legend: AVG VTA. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.72 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair bun pearl border legend Diva Favstina Reverse Ceres stands turned right holding ears corn right hand lowered scepter left Avg Vta Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.72 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface shown white background featuring raised profile person's head facing right coin's metal silver-gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights raised details portrait textured hair facial features low relief rim coin irregular small chips dents several raised decorative shapes marks portrait matching coin's color variations darker gray.