Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA; Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, legend A · VGVSTA. Iconography: Roman deities — Ceres; torches; ears of corn; Faustina the Elder — iconography. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.19 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_303

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch legend · Vgvsta Iconography Roman deities torches ears iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.19 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object gray darker lighter patches raised profile person side view visible facial contours hair texture surrounded faint raised marks rim follow edge surface scratches slight dents.