Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, 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. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.27 g.

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LZT26A69_346

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing right holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription Vgvsta Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.27 g small round coin dark gray metallic surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised depiction standing human figure holding long staff spear wearing draped clothing set plain background shallow marks slight dents visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.