Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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, inscription 'D· VA - FAVSTI'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in the left, with inscription 'AV G V - S - TA' circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin: silver; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_312

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

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 drapery facing right inscription D· Va - Favsti Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch Av G V - S - Ta circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round dark gray metal coin slightly irregular edge shown white background coin surface worn textures subtle scratches raised profile person's head low relief visible center hair details facial contours rendered gray tones.