Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: CONSECRATIO — Ceres, veiled, standing left, right hand raised, left holding a burning torch. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°. Makers: Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161) associated; imperial busts; iconography notes: Ceres (mythology), torch attribute.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_465

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun Reverse Consecratio Ceres veiled standing left right hand raised left holding burning torch Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 3.05 g axis 180° Makers Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 associated imperial busts iconography notes mythology torch attribute round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head facing right coin surface mostly grayish-silver areas darker tarnish small patches greenish corrosion faint variations brownish discoloration rim.