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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, inscription DIVA · FAV · TINA 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 AV · GV · STA around. Roman deities; Ceres iconography; torches; ears of corn. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_361

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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 inscription DIVA · FAV · TINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription AV · GV · STA Roman deities Ceres iconography torches ears 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing profile person's head head short wavy hair visible ear coin's surface raised details recessed areas coin shades grey silver white background.