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Denarius, after 141. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of Faustina the Elder turned right, draped, hair in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: C·E / R·E? — Ceres standing left, holding lowered ears of corn in her right hand and a flaming torch in her left, pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°. Makers/dates: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Subjects/attributes: imperial busts; Ceres; ears of corn; torch. Hoard find: Golub (numism.).

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse C·E R·E Ceres standing left holding lowered ears corn right hand flaming torch Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.18 g axis 180° Makers dates Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 98–141 empress 138–141 Subjects attributes imperial busts ears torch Hoard find Golub numism round worn metallic object uneven edge showing raised central figure standing person holding long vertical staff surrounded small raised shapes object's surface primarily dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish tones.