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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA • FAVSTIN. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription PROVIDENTIA (AETE•NITAS broken as on coin). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 2.7 g; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_267

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA • FAVSTIN Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription PROVIDENTIA AETE•NITAS broken coin 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 2.7 g diameter 15.5–16.0 mm axis 180° round metallic object uneven surface worn edges sits white background dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas faint relief human profile textured hair subtle facial contours surrounding indented shapes rim.