Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA; Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding a short torch in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription A · V · STA circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_324

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding short torch right hand scepter left inscription · V · STA circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 0° round metallic object worn dark gray surface sits white background object right-facing human profile low relief hair styled band textured details head edge irregularities slight dents.