Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend 'DIVA • FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend 'VG•VSTA'. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_333

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend Diva • Favstina Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe Vg•Vsta 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn round coin rough textured surface shades gray dark gray showing faint raised outline standing figure holding long vertical object coin edge irregular small nicks depressions background coin plain white.