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Denarius, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) facing right, wearing drapery, hair in a bun, pearl border, inscribed 'DIVA FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Ceres stands facing left, right hand raised, holding a long flaming torch in left, pearl border, inscribed 'AVG VSTA' (AVGVSTA). Imperial busts; torch attribute; iconography of Faustina the Elder. Coin (Rome), weight 3.39 g. Maker: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161).

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Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 facing right wearing drapery hair bun pearl border inscribed Diva Favstina Reverse Ceres stands facing left right hand raised holding long flaming torch left Avg Vsta Avgvsta Imperial busts torch attribute iconography Coin Rome weight 3.39 g Maker Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 worn metallic coin silvery-gray surface showing raised profile person facing right visible hair styled back detailed ear facial features coin edge irregular slightly dented places areas darker tarnish lighter highlights giving metallic sheen shallow scratches small pits visible surface faint raised patterns surround portrait.