Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA (second part of the legend poorly legible) — bust of Faustina the Elder turned right, draped, hair in a bun. Reverse: AVG V S — Ceres standing left, holding a long burning torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left. Imperial busts; iconography of Faustina the Elder and Ceres; torch attribute. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.58 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_440

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina second part legend poorly legible bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair bun Reverse Avg V S Ceres standing left holding long burning torch right hand lifting hem robe Imperial busts iconography torch attribute Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver weight 3.58 g axis 180° worn round object irregular edge metallic primarily gray areas darker gray brownish patina showing raised profile human head center soft contours smoothed details several small pits scratches across surface shallow chips rim.