Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in the left, inscription 'AVGVSTA'. Issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.75 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_315

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch Avgvsta Issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.75 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person side view showing facial features hair styled waves curls visible neck shoulder object textured rim series small raised shapes ring raised marks edge surface wear scratches variations sheen colors visible include silver gray dark gray hints black.