Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription beginning DIVA FAV-. Reverse: Ceres (Roman deity) in a veil stands left, raises her right hand and holds a torch in her left, inscription CON- SE- CR (CONSECR[ATIO]). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.98 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_275

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Fav- Reverse Ceres Roman deity veil stands left raises right hand holds torch inscription CON- SE- CR Consecr Atio 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.98 g round worn object dark gray surface showing faint raised outlines two standing human figures slightly taller edges object irregular small chips indentations subtle scratches variations shading gray.