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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 · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left; in her outstretched right hand she holds ears of corn and in her left a long torch, inscription A · VGV · STA. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn, veils, torches; portrait and drapery of Faustina the Elder.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_300

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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 · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left outstretched right hand holds ears corn long torch inscription · Vgv · Sta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° Iconography ears veils torches portrait round worn coin metallic gray color showing raised profile person's head visible hair detail facial features sitting plain white background coin's edge irregular slightly chipped places surface variations gray tone subtle highlights.