Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription 'AVGVSTA' around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; silver. Diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_330

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand raising hem robe Avgvsta Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear patina centered white background coin features raised profile person's head textured hair facial features raised border several small decorative marks edge.