Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); busts of Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Elder; Ceres (mythology) iconography; imperial busts; ears of corn (attribute); torch (attribute). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: A·STA Ceres stands turned to the 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 3.13 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_436

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26.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 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 busts Ceres mythology iconography imperial busts ears corn attribute torch Obverse Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Reverse A·STA Ceres stands turned left holding lowered ears right hand long burning 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.13 g axis 180° worn round coin raised profile person's head facing showing stylized hair facial features coin surface textured signs wear faint raised markings edge visible colors include shades gray brown greenish spots darker areas.