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, inscription DIV•FAV•INA around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription VG•VSTA circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin: dia. 18.0–20.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_334

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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 inscription DIV•FAV•INA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe inscription VG•VSTA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin dia 18.0–20.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person's head portrait detailed hair facial features low relief surface scratches small chips irregularities object silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle highlights set plain white background.