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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, legend DIVA AV—FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres standing left, stretching her right hand forward and holding a burning torch in her left; legend CONS—E—C—RATIO. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.45 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_273

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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 legend DIVA AV Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left stretching right hand forward holding burning torch legend CONS E C Ratio 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.45 g axis 165° single round coin sits white background showing raised profile face relief side metallic dark gray silver tones areas lighter silver highlights catch surface darker gray recesses edge rim irregularities small notches profile textured hair wavy strands visible ear facial contours decorative raised elements perimeter forming rough border.