Caption

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: VA - F, STINA all around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; legend C - - RE all around. Iconography: Faustina the Elder; Roman deities: Ceres; torches; ears of corn. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.83 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_367

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Keywords

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 Va - F Stina Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch legend C - - RE Iconography Roman deities torches ears 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.83 g axis 180° worn round metallic object dull gray surface showing embossed side-profile person profile faces displays contour lines hair facial features object's edge irregular small chips dents background white.