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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription 'D IVA - FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription 'C - E - RES' circumferential. Iconography: Faustina the Elder; Ceres; Roman deities; ears of corn; torches. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (Rome): diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_363

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D Iva - Favstina Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left C - E - Res circumferential Iconography Ceres Roman deities ears torches 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Rome diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° single round metallic coin worn raised profile person relief center showing hair pulled back visible ear set plain white background coin's surface irregular edges textured wear ring decorative dots markings perimeter visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights coin white background.