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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina

after 141

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Empress Faustina, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Ceres, veiled and holding a torch and grain.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium