Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription C - E - RES around. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; ears of corn and torches. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_360

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription C - E - RES Iconography Roman deities ears torches 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 165° roughly circular metallic object uneven slightly worn edge sits white background object primarily gray darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights surface raised central relief depicting vertical elongated figure form flowing draped shapes nearby vertical elements surrounded small raised marks irregularities rim areas subtle texture scratches across face.