Caption

sestertius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA around; reverse: Ceres stands frontally, head turned left, in her raised right hand a short torch, in her lowered left hand ears of corn, inscription A VGV - STA all around, in SC fields; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 30.5–31.0 mm, weight 27.90 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_032

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA reverse Ceres stands frontally head turned left raised right hand short torch lowered hand ears corn inscription Vgv - Sta SC fields 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 30.5–31.0 mm weight 27.90 g axis 15° round dark metal object worn surface showing raised slender human figure center draped flowing garments holding object outstretched arm surface areas brownish patina darker greenish-black tones lighter brown highlights raised details faint irregularities wear marks edges.