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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_354

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing right holding long scepter right hand ears corn left legend AVGVSTA circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 195° round coin dark gray metallic surface showing wear raised edges featuring relief standing robed figure long staff hand arm extended coin several small raised triangular irregular shapes subtle scratches dents face visible lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts set plain white background.