Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV-TINA around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding a short torch in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription AVGV-STA circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.38 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_323

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV-TINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding short torch right hand scepter left inscription AVGV-STA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.38 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface sits white background object raised outline standing human figure arm extended another arm holding long slender object several small raised marks irregularities figure object's edge.