Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left; partial legend A VGV… TA. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres standing left, holding a long torch in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left; partial legend A VGV… TA. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe partial legend Vgv… Ta Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right profile includes detailed hair facial features suggestion clothing neck coin surface metallic gray darker gray areas recesses lighter gray highlights raised parts background coin plain white.

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