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Denarius, posthumous for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; legend A · VGV · STA. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn, veils, torches; bust of Faustina. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin (silver): diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_299

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Denarius posthumous Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left legend · Vgv · Sta Iconography Ceres ears veils torches 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin silver diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° metallic circular object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right portrait detailed hair facial features visible texture tooling marks surface areas darker tarnish lighter highlights creating mottled silver gray appearance small pits scratches raised rim repeating decorative scalloped impressions raised irregular shapes silver-gray tones background plain white.