Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue of 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 stands left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription A • VGV • STA. Iconography: Roman deities—Ceres; torches; ears of corn; Faustina the Elder—iconography. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–19.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_355

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription • Vgv • Sta Iconography Roman deities torches ears iconography 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–19.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark silver centered white background coin raised profile person visible hair details facial features low relief coin edge slightly irregular faint decorative markings rim.