Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend VA - FAVSTIN (all around). Reverse: Ceres stands frontally, head turned left; in her raised right hand a short torch, in her lowered left hand ears of corn, letter G (all around); in fields S-., . Minted after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; bronze; weight 23.72 g; diameter c. 30.5–32.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_314

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend VA - FAVSTIN Reverse Ceres stands frontally head turned left raised right hand short torch lowered hand ears corn letter G fields S- Minted 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze weight 23.72 g diameter c 30.5–32.0 mm axis 0° worn round metallic object raised profile person relief shown right-facing profile short hair defined neck surrounded recessed border surface uneven texture pitting areas smoothness wear object displays mix metallic colors dark gray muted gold tones darker tarnished spots lighter highlights metal smoother series raised shapes outer edge beside profile small raised marks opposite them set plain white background.