Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); hoard from Golub; imperial busts; Ceres (mythology); iconography: torch (attribute), ears of corn (attribute). Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of her head; pearl border. Rev. AVGVSTA — Ceres stands turned left, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a long burning torch in her left; pearl border. After 141; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_434

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 hoard Golub imperial busts Ceres mythology iconography torch attribute ears corn Obv Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Rev Avgvsta Ceres stands turned left holding lowered ears right hand long burning 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.01 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person's head facing right detailed hair facial features low relief surface wear small scratches slight greenish discoloration places visible colors gray silver dark gray small areas green.