Caption

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; legend around. Reverse: Ceres (wearing a veil) stands left, raises her right hand and holds a torch in her left; inscription 'RATIO' circumferential. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_374

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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 legend Reverse Ceres wearing veil stands left raises right hand holds torch left inscription Ratio circumferential 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 0° round metallic object worn slightly irregular edge showing faint raised profile person's head surface mostly silver-gray patches darker gray small areas greenish discoloration lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize object's shallow relief.