Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). 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); fields S-. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; bronze; weight 23.72 g; diameter 30.5–32.0 mm; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_316

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48.7Mb (4.4Mb) / 13.8in x 13.8in / 4127 x 4127 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer 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- 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze weight 23.72 g diameter 30.5–32.0 mm axis 0° worn round metal object raised profile person side view surface mottled brown dark brown tones areas lighter brown patina traces raised decorative elements edge.