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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_318

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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 DIVA FAV•STINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding short torch right hand scepter left inscription AVGV•STA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° small round metallic object dark gray color sits white background object irregular edge slightly worn surface central area features raised depiction standing human figure holding long staff hand gesturing small raised marks figure.