Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA; Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription A · VG · VSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.30 g; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_303

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand raising hem robe inscription · Vg · Vsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.30 g diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm axis 15° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head detailed hair facial features coin surface tarnished darker lighter areas gray raised decorative shapes perimeter.