Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. 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). Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_320

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 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 Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 165° single round metallic object irregular edge worn surface showing raised central figure standing person holding long staff spear hand extending arm outward metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small scratches dents across surface.