Caption

Denarius, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 2.90 g. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA (second part with traces) — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a bun. Reverse: AVGVSTA (S poorly legible) — Ceres veiled, turned left, holding a long flaming torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left. Pearl border. Subjects: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder; iconography: Ceres, torch attribute.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_446

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 2.90 g Obverse Diva Favstina second part traces bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair bun Reverse Avgvsta S poorly legible Ceres veiled turned left holding long flaming torch right hand lifting hem robe left Pearl border Subjects Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography Ceres torch attribute worn round metal object irregular edges showing profile person facing right surface marked pits rough patches colors visible include shades brown gray dark black spots hints greenish yellowish tones.