Caption

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 draped, facing right, legend D·VA[FUSTINA?] (partial: VSTIN) around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in left, legend A·VG·V·STA (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin — diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_310

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right legend D·VA Fustina partial Vstin Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch legend A·VG·V·STA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° single round coin dark metallic gray surface profile person facing right stylized hair draped garment coin raised edge irregular outer rim small chips worn areas background white.