Caption

Denarius, after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun; pearl border; inscription D]VA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head on the left; pearl border; inscription AETERNITAS. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) also referenced. Silver coin, weight 3.06 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_404

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right drapery hair bun pearl border inscription D Va Favstina Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand supporting veil floating head inscription AETERNITAS Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 also referenced Silver coin weight 3.06 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge weathered surface showing faint human- figure relief metal mostly dark gray brown patches lighter gray small areas greenish corrosion subtle variations shadow sheen across surface.