Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription D·VA—F·VSTIN (circumferential). Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in her left; inscription A·VG—V—STA (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A69_311

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription D·VA F·Vstin circumferential Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch inscription A·VG V Sta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin shades gray raised relief standing human figure center wearing long draped garment tall staff spear hand arm extended outward coin edge irregular chipped places surface scratches slight dents.