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as/dupondius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer), Roman deities, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Ceres (myth.), ears of corn, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) - iconography, torches. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAV—TINA' around. Reverse: Ceres sitting left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand, a long torch in her left hand, inscription 'A VGV—STA' all around, in SC. Section. Date after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 26.5 mm, weight 7.86 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_354

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Keywords

dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Roman deities Ceres myth ears corn - iconography torches Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Fav Tina Reverse sitting left holding ears outstretched right hand long torch left hand Vgv Sta Sc Section Date 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 26.5 mm weight 7.86 g axis 15° round worn metal object textured uneven surface showing profile relief center primarily brown color areas greenish darker brown patina slightly irregular edges small patches lighter darker tones across face.