Caption

Denarius, posthumous portrait of 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 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 AVGVSTA around. Iconography: Roman deities; ears of corn; torches; Ceres. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_362

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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 posthumous portrait 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 DIVA · FAV · TINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription AVGVSTA Iconography Roman deities ears torches 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° small round object uneven edge shown white background rendered dark gray silver tones surface shallow raised incised areas forming outline standing human figure abstract shapes perimeter variations texture slight wear rim.