Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), 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 standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription C - E - RES circumferential. Iconography: Ceres (Roman deity), ears of corn, torches; Faustina the Elder — iconography. Date: after 141. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: Coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_364

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription C - E - RES circumferential Iconography Roman deity ears torches iconography Date 141 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function Coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven surface raised edges showing faint embossed human figure standing holding long vertical element object mainly silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slight highlights raised portions set plain white background.