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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VGVSTA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.27 g.

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LZT26A69_345

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing right holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription Vgvsta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.27 g worn round metal coin raised profile person showing facial features detailed hairstyle coin uneven edges surface wear faint raised markings rim colors visible include dark gray lighter silvery gray highlights set white background.