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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), 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, raising the hem of her robe with her left, legend A VG · VSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 16.5 mm and 18.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_336

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous 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 raising hem robe legend Vg · Vsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 16.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° single round worn coin uneven edge rests white background coin predominantly dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas carved figure standing tall staff flowing drapery legs surrounded small raised marks shapes rim.