Légende

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds ears of corn and in her left hand a long torch, legend A · VGV · STA. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; silver; weight 2.60 g; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; axis 180°. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn, veils, torches; portraits of Faustina the Elder; Roman deities.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A61_301

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

30.4Mo (2.5Mo) / 27.6cm x 27.6cm / 3260 x 3260 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left outstretched right hand holds ears corn left hand long torch legend · Vgv · Sta 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver weight 2.60 g diameter 17.0–19.0 mm axis 180° Iconography Ceres ears veils torches portraits Roman deities circular metallic object worn uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing patches darker gray subtle brownish tones featuring raised depiction standing human figure draped long garment holding long staff hand arm extends outward raised shapes surface irregularities scratches across object.