Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres in a veil standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription A V • GV • STA. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_350

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription V • Gv • Sta 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° circular metallic object dark gray surface sits white background showing raised depiction standing human figure draped long garment holding upright staff rod separate raised element near figure resembles small curved form several thin protrusions several small shapes perimeter visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.