Diva Faustina I, Died 141 AD, AE Dupondius, Rome Mint, Posthumous Issue, Struck 147 AD – Ceres – RRR

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Roman Imperial, Diva Faustina I, Died 141 AD, AE Dupondius (bronze, 11.1g, 26mm), Rome Mint, Posthumous Issue, Struck 147 AD
Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Diva Faustina I right
Rev: AVGV-STA; Ceres standing to left, holding short torch in each hand; S-C across fields
Ref:  BM 1576; RIC 1174 Rarity/Choice: Rare Denomination for this type,  aVF (smoothened, otherwise nice dark patina interrupted with earthen highlights)
Note: Diva Faustina I, also known as Faustina the Elder, was the wife of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. After her death in AD 141, she was deified by her husband, who honored her memory through various monumental projects and coinage. Faustina I’s deification and subsequent commemoration in coinage reflect her status and the esteem in which she was held. The deification of Faustina I and the issuance of coins in her honor reflect the Roman practice of venerating deceased members of the imperial family. These coins served not only as a means of economic exchange but also as instruments of propaganda, reinforcing the divine association of the imperial family and promoting loyalty to the emperor. The depiction of Ceres on the reverse symbolizes the hope for abundance and prosperity under the emperor’s rule, linking the welfare of the state with the divine favor bestowed upon Faustina.

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