Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_329

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription A·Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe A·Vgvsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 16.0 mm 18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 15° small round object uneven edge colored dark gray lighter gray highlights showing imprint standing human- figure beside tall vertical element surface worn texture faint raised markings rim subtle scratches dents.