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 veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; legend with mintmark. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 195°.

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LZT26A69_358

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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 veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left legend mintmark 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Silver coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing faint raised outline standing human figure holding object hand primarily gray darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights sits plain white background.