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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, inscription VA·FAVSTIN (all around). Reverse: Ceres stands frontally, head turned left; in raised right hand a short torch, in lowered left hand ears of corn, letter G (all around), control marks S- in fields. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; bronze; diameter 30.5–32.0 mm; weight 23.72 g; axis 0°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A61_315

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

38.4Mo (6.3Mo) / 31.0cm x 31.0cm / 3664 x 3664 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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 inscription VA·FAVSTIN Reverse Ceres stands frontally head turned left raised right hand short torch lowered hand ears corn letter G control marks S- fields 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.5–32.0 mm weight 23.72 g axis 0° worn circular metal object uneven textured surface showing shades brown dark gray hints gold surface features slightly raised central figure- shape arm extended indistinct contours surrounded areas smoother rougher patina small pits scratches rim rounded darker places appearance aged metallic subtle color variations.