Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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. 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. Diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_305

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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 Vg • Vsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing darker gray tarnish subtle warm golden-brown highlights featuring raised central figure standing vertical staff surrounded dotted border several small raised shapes edge surface scratches worn areas irregular contours.