Roman Imperial Diva Faustina I AR Denarius Ceres Rome AD 140-141
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Description
Roman Imperial. Diva Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius, died AD 140/141.
AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck AD 140-141.
Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust of Diva Faustina I right.
Rev: CERES. Ceres, veiled, seated left, holding two grain ears and long torch.
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Condition: Please refer to photos for full condition.
A posthumous Roman silver denarius of Diva Faustina I, issued after her deification under Antoninus Pius. The reverse depicts Ceres, goddess of agriculture and fertility, a common and meaningful type used in the commemorative coinage of Faustina.