Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue 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 D IVA AVSTINA 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 C-E-R-S around. Iconography: Faustina I, Roman deities (Ceres), torches, ears of corn. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: Rome; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_370

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue 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 D IVA AVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil stands left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch inscription C-E-R-S Iconography Roman deities torches ears 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Rome diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° small round metallic object worn raised profile person relief showing facial features side view stylized hair clothing details surrounded beaded rim irregular edge object silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle lighter highlights set plain white background.