Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, Antoninus Pius, Faustina the Elder, Ceres (mythology), imperial busts, ears of corn (attribute), torch (attribute). Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Pearl border. Rev. A·STA — Ceres stands turned to the left, in her right hand she holds ears of corn lowered down, in her left hand a long, burning torch. Pearl border. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.13 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_437

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26.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 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 imperial busts ears corn attribute torch Obv Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Pearl border Rev A·Sta stands turned left right hand holds ears lowered down left hand long burning torch 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.13 g axis 180° round weathered object uneven surface worn reliefs white background object central raised vertical figure shape flanked faint irregular markings shallow indentations edges slightly rounded chipped visible colors shades brown dark brown gray lighter tan highlights.