Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue honoring 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, legend 'DIVA · FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, right hand raised, holding a long torch in the left, legend 'A · VGV· STA' (after 141). Roman Empire, Rome; silver 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_316

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue honoring Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Diva · Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left right hand raised holding long torch · Vgv· Sta 141 Roman Empire Rome silver coin Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.75 g axis 180° circular metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear featuring raised central figure standing person wearing long robe small headpiece object hand arm extended outward coin edge irregular slightly dented raised decorative marks figure colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights reflections small areas off-white background.