Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue with Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. 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 'A · VGV · STA' around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_331

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Diva · Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand raising hem robe · Vgv · Sta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° circular dark gray metal coin slightly irregular edge sits white background showing embossed human figure holding long vertical staff figure wears draped garment faces sideways small raised marks rim.