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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of Faustina the Elder turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding ears of corn lowered in her right hand and a burning torch in her left. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Rome. Coin; weight 3.08 g; axis 180°. Makers/dates: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Attributes: ears of corn, torch.

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair bun top head Reverse Ceres standing left holding ears corn lowered right hand burning torch Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° Makers dates Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Attributes ears corn torch round metallic object worn uneven surface raised profile person relief center showing facial features side view stylized hair head adornment object displays areas darker lighter gray small patches greenish discoloration brownish spots edge irregular slight indentations.