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, inscription DIVA FAV·STINA around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VGV·STA circumferential. Roman Empire, after 141. Coin; silver; weight 3.10 g; diameters 18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_298

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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 inscription DIVA FAV·STINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing right holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription VGV·STA circumferential Roman Empire 141 Coin silver weight 3.10 g diameters 18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° round metal coin worn uneven edge dark gray surface showing raised shallow relief standing human figure holding long vertical object hand draped garments falling feet figure centered coin irregular indentations scratches across surface background smooth slight variations tone gray subtle metallic sheen.