Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) by Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left, raises her right hand and holds a torch in her left, inscriptions CON- -CRATI circumferential. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.62 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_273

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left raises right hand holds torch inscriptions CON- -CRATI circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.62 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing signs wear coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights surfaces raised worn smooth central faintly outline two standing human figures profile figure slightly taller rendered gray tones coin background coin face darker gray areas subtle patina tiny scratches image plain white background.