Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for 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, raising the hem of her robe with her left, inscription A·VG·VSTA. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 3.32 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_338

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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 A·VG·VSTA Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.32 g axis 165° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing uneven edges small chips coin's center features low-relief outline standing human figure forward tall vertical staff pole hand hand rests near hip draped clothing indicated carved lines background plain image shadows highlights shades gray dark silver.