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Dupondius of Diva Faustina I, the Elder, Rome

Dupondius of Diva Faustina I, the Elder, Rome

r. 138-140

Faustina I

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Faustina I to r., draped, hair elaborately waved and piled up in a bun on top of the head, band of pearls. Rev.: Ceres veiled, draped, seated l. on throne, holding two ears of wheat in extended r, hand and long torch in l.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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