Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands facing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, legend A VGVSTA circumferential. After 141 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_353

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands holding long scepter right hand ears corn left legend VGVSTA circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 195° round metallic object dark gray silver color slightly uneven edge featuring raised profile person's head detailed hair facial features surface worn areas small dents fine lines several raised decorative marks perimeter.