Légende

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscribed DIVA·FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left; legend GV·STA circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 3.37 g; axis 180°. Iconography: Faustina the Elder; Ceres; ears of corn; torches.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A53_027

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.3Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscribed DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left legend GV·STA circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.37 g axis 180° Iconography Ceres ears torches round metallic coin dark gray patina showing wear small nicks edge centered plain white background coin’s surface features raised profile standing robed figure slightly left holding long staff hand extending hand outward small object draped folds visible garment textured rim encircling design.