FAUSTINA & DEMETER -- Ceres -- Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, brilliant wife of Antoninus Pius

Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus Pius

Ceres, equated with the Greek Demeter, is the Roman goddess of growing plants (particularly cereals) and of motherly relationships. Ceres is a favored goddess of neo-pagans.

Silver denarius, RIC III 360, BMCRE IV 408, RSC II 78, SRCV II 4582, VF, 3.268g, 18.4mm, 180o, Rome mint, posthumous, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing half left, stalks of grain in right, long torch in left; well centered, weak reverse but nice strong vibes.

$236.00