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 DIVA FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription A VGVSTA circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: silver; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_340

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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 DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription VGVSTA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin raised depiction standing figure draped clothing tall staff spear smaller figure beside them faint raised markings worn surface details across shades dark gray metallic gray.