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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), after 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription A V • GV • STA. Iconography: Faustina I; Roman deities — Ceres; ears of corn; torches. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A69_349

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (1.1Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn outstretched right hand long torch left inscription V • Gv • Sta Iconography Faustina I Roman deities Ceres ears torches Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° single round coin raised profile person facing right showing detailed hair facial features coin surface metallic gray darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights coin edge irregular slightly worn.