Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of the empress facing right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITAS — Providentia (personification) standing facing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head on the left; pearl border. After 141 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.50 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_401

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Diva Favstina Bust empress facing right drapery hair arranged bun top head pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.50 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile woman's head hair styled ornate updo visible curls braids defined eye nose lips neck draped garment coin edge irregular slightly chipped places areas darker tarnish lighter silvery highlights across relief small patches greenish corrosion.