Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of the empress facing right, draped, hair in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: AVGVSTA — Ceres stands facing left, right hand raised, holding a long flaming torch in her left, pearl border. Iconography: Ceres, torch (attribute), imperial busts. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.39 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_439

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26.5Mb (1.1Mb) / 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 Obverse Diva Favstina Bust empress facing right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse Avgvsta Ceres stands left right hand raised holding long flaming torch Iconography Ceres attribute imperial busts 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.39 g round dark gray metal object irregular edge sits white background surface raised linear depiction standing humanlike figure long vertical staff hand extending arm outward visible engraved outlines shallow grooves staff scattered shallow marks shapes figure.