Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, Providentia (personification), sphere (attribute), imperial busts. Obv. VA FAVSTINA Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Pearled border. Rev. AETERNITAS Providentia, stands turned to the left, in her right hand she holds an orb, in the left hand she supports a veil floating around her head. Pearled border. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.66 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_400

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts Providentia personification sphere attribute imperial busts Obv VA FAVSTINA Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Pearled border Rev AETERNITAS Providentia stands turned left right hand holds orb left hand supports veil floating 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.66 g axis 180° worn round metallic object tarnished gray dark gray surface showing irregular edges object displays raised central figure standing human- form halo- outline holding something rounded hand curved elongated element visible scratches pits across surface slight variations brownish-gray patina.