Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA F VSTIN. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, right hand raised, holding a torch in left; legend SE C RATIO circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.62 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_385

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA F VSTIN Reverse Ceres veiled standing left right hand raised holding torch left legend SE C RATIO circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.62 g axis 180° round worn coin- object shades gray uneven slightly chipped edges sits white background faint raised relief standing human figure holding long thin object another standing figure nearby surface scratches subtle highlights giving textured metallic appearance.