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 draped, facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAV•STINA' around. Reverse: Ceres veiled standing left, holding a short torch in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription 'AVGV•STA' around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_317

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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 draped facing right inscription Diva Fav•Stina Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding short torch right hand scepter left Avgv•Sta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark silver-gray surface showing raised profile person facing right wearing headdress flowing details surrounded raised rim raised marks edge set plain white background large empty space object colors visible include dark silver-gray white background.