Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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 DIVA FAV-STINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands facing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VGV-STA circumferential. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver. Weight 3.10 g; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_296

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Rights managed

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30.4Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3260 x 3260 (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-STINA Reverse Ceres veil stands holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription VGV-STA circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Weight 3.10 g diameter 18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° circular metallic object aged tarnished surface shades gray dull silver showing raised central figure standing person draped long garment long staff rod hand smaller object edges object irregular worn small notches faint raised markings shapes perimeter.