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Denarius, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned to the right, in drapery with hair in a bun on top of the head; pearled border; inscription VA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia stands turned to the left, holding an orb in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head with her left; pearled border; inscription AETERNITAS. Coin of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Rome. Coin (denarius), weight 3.66 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right drapery hair bun top head pearled border inscription VA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia stands turned left holding orb right hand supporting veil floating inscription AETERNITAS Coin Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Rome denarius weight 3.66 g axis 180° round metal coin worn uneven edge showing profile person facing relief includes styled back detailed facial features visible wear small nicks rim surface variations tone texture areas darker lighter metallic gray hints brownish patina background plain white.