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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_375

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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 Reverse Ceres veil stands left raises right hand holds torch C•Ratio circumferential 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 0° worn round metallic object dark gray surface irregular edges sits white background object's surface faint scratches shallow raised indented areas small greenish spots subtle variations lighter darker gray tones across .