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

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Denarius 141 Ce Silver coin 2.72 g axis 180° Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress turned right wearing drapery hair bun pearl border legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres stands turned right holding lowered ears corn right hand scepter left legend AVG VTA Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce round worn metallic object uneven edge sits white background surface mostly gray tarnished areas darker gray small greenish spots faint raised lines shallow relief suggest vertical shapes contours resembling standing figure adjacent elements visible texture scratches small indentations across surface.