Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA; Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand, raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription A•VG•VSTA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_335

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand raising hem robe inscription A•VG•VSTA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn irregular edge showing profile person detailed hair styled rows visible ear surface raised recessed areas creating relief portrait decorative border shapes rim object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights photographed plain white background.