Caption

Sestertius, 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, legend VA - FAVSTIN 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 and mark S- in fields. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (Rome), bronze; weight 23.72 g; diameter 30.5–32.0 mm; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_317

License type

Rights managed

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48.7Mb (4.2Mb) / 13.8in x 13.8in / 4127 x 4127 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius 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 legend VA - FAVSTIN Reverse Ceres stands frontally head turned left raised right hand short torch lowered hand ears corn letter G mark S- fields 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Rome bronze weight 23.72 g diameter 30.5–32.0 mm axis 0° round flat object worn uneven surface displaying brown dark brown patina subtle darker speckling mottling faint shallow raised outlines suggest forms standing human figure another indistinct shape beside rendered brown tones background edges slightly irregular darker texture looks aged metallic.