Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSINA; Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription AVG • VSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_341

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe inscription AVG • VSTA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 195° round metallic object worn raised profile person's head side view surrounded textured border surface variations sheen brighter highlights darker shadowed areas visible colors silver-gray darker gray.