Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIV AV- STINA around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, right hand raised, holding a torch in left, inscription ON- SE- C, ATIO circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_373

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIV AV- STINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left right hand raised holding torch left inscription ON- SE- C ATIO circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° worn round metal object rough textured surface irregular edges appearing shades gray showing faint raised outline standing human figure outstretched arms indistinct surrounding shapes photographed clean white background.