Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse legend DIVA FAVSTINA (second part poorly legible). Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned to the right, wearing drapery with hair in a bun and a pearl border. Reverse legend AVGVST: Ceres in a veil stands turned to the left, holding a long flaming torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left. 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_443

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse legend Diva Favstina second part poorly legible Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right wearing drapery hair bun pearl border Reverse Avgvst Ceres veil stands turned left holding long flaming torch right hand lifting hem robe Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.34 g axis 180° round worn metal object uneven edge showing raised profile standing figure vertical column- shape beside surface textured scratches areas wear shallow indentations rim colors visible dark brown lighter brown hints gray small spot greenish discoloration.