Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: legend DIVA FAVSTINA (second part poorly legible). Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, wearing drapery and hair in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: legend AVGVST; Ceres in a veil stands left, holding a long flaming torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left. Maker: Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.34 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_442

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse legend Diva Favstina second part poorly legible Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce Roman empress 138–141 turned right wearing drapery hair bun pearl border Reverse Avgvst Ceres veil stands left holding long flaming torch right hand lifting hem robe Maker Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.34 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile human head facing right head stylized hair facial contours low relief surrounding rim irregular several shallow impressions object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish tones worn sections small spot green near forehead area background plain white.