Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_402

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse legend DIVA FAVSTINA bust empress facing right wearing drapery hair arranged bun pearl border Reverse legend AETERNITAS Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.50 g round metallic object worn uneven edge aged surface showing various raised recessed areas central area features faint outline standing human figure elongated shape draped clothing arms extended circular form long narrow object surface scratches nicks indentations creating textured appearance colors visible include dark gray silvery gray hints greenish patina white background.