Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand, raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription A·VG·VSTA around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), minted in 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_304

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman 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 A·VG·VSTA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 minted Rome Coin silver Weight 3.30 g diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm axis 15° round metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features stylized hair headdress surrounded raised edge details small decorative marks object worn uneven surfaces slight dents visible colors shades gray darker gray areas recessed parts subtle highlights raised surfaces.