Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CERES S C, Ceres

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year141
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1128b, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1128b
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina I, veiled, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVA FAVSTINA
(Translation: Diva Faustina. The divine Faustina [the Elder].)
Reverse descriptionCeres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears downwards in right hand and long torch, vertical, in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCERES S C
(Translation: Ceres. Senatus Consultum. Ceres. Decree of the Senate.)
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MintageND (141)  - -
Catalog ID7859118160
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