Légende

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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, inscription DIVA FAV-STINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands facing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VGV-STA circumferential. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; scepters; ears of corn. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver. Weight 3.10 g; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A61_297

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 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV-STINA Reverse Ceres veil stands holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription VGV-STA circumferential Iconography Roman deities scepters 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Weight 3.10 g diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver sits white background showing profile person's head detailed hair facial features surrounded raised rim faint decorative markings edge coin small nicks irregularities circumference subtle variations patina giving darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised portions.