Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left, in her outstretched right hand she holds ears of corn, in her left hand a long torch; marks A · - GV - · A circumferential. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; ears of corn; torches; Faustina the Elder — iconography. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_357

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Rights managed

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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 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · Favstina Reverse Ceres veil stands left outstretched right hand holds ears corn left hand long torch marks · - Gv - · circumferential Iconography Roman deities ears torches iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 195° circular metallic object dark gray slightly tarnished surface showing embossed profile person profile includes facial features neck stylized hair headwear coin edge irregular worn areas background plain white visible colors shades gray white.