Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV—STINA all around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in the left, inscription A VGV—STA all around. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; Faustina the Elder — iconography; torches. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_309

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV Stina Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch inscription Vgv Sta Iconography Roman deities iconography torches 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object dark gray surface showing wear uneven edges raised relief depicts standing figure long draped garment arm extended long staff spear beaded border partially surrounds relief small raised marks figure visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.