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 'D·VA - FAVSTI'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in the left, inscription 'AV G V - S - TA' (circumferential). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_313

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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 D·Va - Favsti Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch Av G V - S - Ta circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights featuring faint raised outline standing human figure center irregular shapes side set plain white background.