Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: bust of the empress turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun; pearl border; legend D]VA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing turned left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head on the left; pearl border; legend AET ER NITAS. Personification Providentia; sphere attribute. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.06 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_403

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse bust empress turned right drapery hair bun pearl border legend D Va Favstina Reverse Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head legend AET ER NITAS Personification Providentia sphere attribute 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.06 g axis 180° worn circular metal object uneven edge showing raised profile person facing surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray highlights small patches green brown corrosion visible scratches irregularities across object.