Légende

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil sitting facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription C - E - RE around. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; ears of corn; torches; Faustina the Elder iconography. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A69_369

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.4Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Ceres veil sitting left holding ears corn right hand long torch inscription C - E - RE Iconography Roman deities ears torches Elder iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° small round metallic object dark gray patina showing wear surface scratches featuring shallow raised relief depicting seated human figure simple chair indistinct decorative marks figure set plain white background visible edge irregularities slightly uneven rim.