Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, imperial busts, treasures (numism), Ceres (mythology), Faustina the Elder — iconography, ears of corn (attribute), torch (attribute). Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA. Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair in a top bun. Rev.: Ceres stands turned to the left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn lowered, in the left a burning torch. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.08 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_464

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts imperial busts treasures numism Ceres mythology iconography ears corn attribute torch Obv. Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right drapery hair top bun Rev. stands turned left right hand holds ears corn lowered burning torch 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° round worn object rough uneven surface shades gray brown muted green sits centered white background object shallow vertical raised feature faint irregular marks across face small notch edge slightly darker rim.