Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE), draped, hair in a high bun, turned right; legend DIVA FAVSTINA; pearl border. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a long burning torch in her left; legend AVGVSTA; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), maker: Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; emperor 138–161). Coin; weight 3.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_435

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce draped hair high bun turned right legend DIVA FAVSTINA pearl border Reverse Ceres standing left holding lowered ears corn right hand long burning torch legend AVGVSTA Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 maker Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 Coin weight 3.01 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised depiction standing human figure profile smaller figure beside surrounded several shallow irregular marks object shades gray silver dark gray areas slightly darker patina lighter highlights.