Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE), turned right, wearing drapery with hair in a bun; legend DIVA FAVSTINA (second part with traces). Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding a long flaming torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left; legend AVGVSTA (S poorly legible). Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_447

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce turned right wearing drapery hair bun legend DIVA FAVSTINA second part traces Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding long flaming torch right hand lifting hem robe left legend AVGVSTA S poorly legible Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g worn round metal object irregular edge patina brown gray greenish tones showing faint raised outline standing human figure holding vertical staff rod surface scratches small chips areas darker discoloration background object white.