Summary
Ancient Roman Empire
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the name of his wife Faustina after her death and deification in 141 AD
Mint: Rome.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Faustina the Elder facing right; around, DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse Description
Ceres standing facing left, her right hand raised, with her left she holds a short torch; around, CONSECRATIO
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Faustina died in late 140 AD and was deified in 141. This coin was part of an extensive postumous issue in her name.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
141 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Titus A. Antoninus Pius, Ancient Roman Empire, 141 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
18 mm (Width), 17 mm (Depth), 2.5 mm (Height), 3.472 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.382 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 72 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
