Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres in a veil standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VG, TA circumferential. Iconography: scepters, Roman deities, ears of corn; Ceres (mythology). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_348

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil standing holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription Vg TA circumferential Iconography scepters Roman deities mythology 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface showing raised slightly lighter gray figure next vertical staff pole figure draped clothing faint horizontal base beneath feet coin edge irregular small chips indentations surrounding background plain white.