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, 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, legend A VG V— TA (circumferential). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_344

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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 legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres standing left holding long torch right hand lifting hem robe legend Vg V Ta circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round dark gray coin uneven edges shown white background coin surface slightly worn texture features raised simplified figure standing vertical staff draped garments suggested incised lines small marks scattered figure.