Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AV FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres stands left, stretches her right hand forward, holds a burning torch in her left hand, inscription CONS E CRATIO. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_274

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AV FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres stands left stretches right hand forward holds burning torch left hand inscription CONS E CRATIO 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.45 g axis 165° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised depiction robed standing figure outstretched arm draped clothing surrounded remains ornamental border small raised marks object primarily gray darker gray shadows slight lighter gray highlights raised areas.