Caption

Sestertius, 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. Reverse: Ceres stands frontally, head turned left; in her raised right hand a short torch, in her lowered left hand ears of corn. Inscriptions: IVA - FA (obverse), T (reverse), SC in fields. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze; diam. 29.5–30.5 mm, weight 26.70 g, axis 30 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_033

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Rights managed

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46.4Mb (4.2Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4025 x 4025 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius 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 Reverse Ceres stands frontally head turned left raised right hand short torch lowered hand ears corn Inscriptions Iva - Fa obverse T reverse Sc fields 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diam 29.5–30.5 mm weight 26.70 g axis 30 degrees round worn object uneven edge showing profile relief human head presented dark brown variations rusty brown hints black surface pitted glossy places textured corroded look subtle lighter brown greenish-brown patches.