Denarius, posthumous issue for 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 veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; inscription 'C E R S' around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 195°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for 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 veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; inscription 'C E R S' around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 195°.

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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 veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left C E R S 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° small round metallic coin worn irregular edge sits white background coin raised weathered central figure elongated vertical elements textured surface details metal showing varying shades gray darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights across surface.

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