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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder turned right, wearing drapery with hair in a high bun; pearl border; inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a flaming torch in her left; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_461

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder turned right wearing drapery hair high bun pearl border inscription Diva Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding lowered ears corn right hand flaming torch Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.18 g axis 180° round worn dark gray coin uneven edges rests white background coin raised profile person's head facing right visible facial features stylized hair surrounded ring raised marks decorative border elements surface areas lighter gray wear small pits scratches.