Caption

Denarius, posthumous issues for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer; bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAV•SINA around; reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, legend AVGVS•TA around; after 141 CE, 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_352

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issues Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA FAV•SINA reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left legend AVGVS•TA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 150° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised shallow reliefs irregular edges object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions standing human- figure low relief visible center holding long vertical element draped clothing suggested vertical lines faint decorative marks shapes form roughly circular band perimeter background plain white.