Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription A · VG · VSTA. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Date: after 141. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 3.32 g. Axis: 165°.

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LZT26A69_337

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand raising hem robe inscription · Vg · Vsta Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Date 141 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 18.5 mm Weight 3.32 g Axis 165° circular metallic object worn relief head profile occupies center white background object silver-gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces showing textured edges small chips head features detailed hair facial contours smooth neck shoulder area.