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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Elder

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Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin portrays the empress Faustina, facing right. On the back, the goddess Ceres is depicted veiled and holding an ear of corn.

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