Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA FAV•SINA around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in outstretched right hand and a long torch in left, inscription A VGV•S TA around. Iconography: Roman deities — Ceres; ears of corn; torches; Faustina the Elder — iconography. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 150°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_351

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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 draped facing right inscription DIVA FAV•SINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left inscription Vgv•S Ta Iconography Roman deities Ceres ears torches iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 150° round metallic object raised profile person facing right centered white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised details showing textured surfaces worn edges person depicted stylized hair clothing also rendered shades gray.