Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription A·FAVSTINA; reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand, lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription A·VGVSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_328

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription A·FAVSTINA reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription A·VGVSTA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 15° small round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person profile includes facial features stylized hair headpiece object mostly gray areas darker gray patina slight highlights surface catches light background plain white.