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 · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription A·VGVSTA. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; silver; weight 2.60 g; diameters 17.0–19.0 mm; axis 180°. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn, veils, torches; portrait and inscriptions of Faustina the Elder.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_302

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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 · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left inscription A·VGVSTA 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver weight 2.60 g diameters 17.0–19.0 mm axis 180° Iconography Ceres ears veils torches portrait inscriptions round dark gray metal coin worn raised edges showing standing human figure holding vertical staff spear faint decorative marks coin surface lighter gray highlights raised areas shadows recessed lines white background.