Caption

Denarius, after 141 (Rome, Roman Empire). Obverse: DIVA FAVST — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), turned right, draped, hair in a bun. Reverse: AETERN — Providentia standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand, supporting a veil floating around her head. Pearl border. Imperial busts; iconography: Providentia (personification), sphere (attribute). Coin; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°. Maker: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_405

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Rome Roman Empire Obverse Diva Favst bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair bun Reverse Aetern Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head Pearl border Imperial busts iconography personification attribute Coin weight 2.90 g axis 180° Maker Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 worn round metallic object irregular edge showing profile person's head facing right wavy hair visible ear chin neck surface scratches pits areas corrosion small patches greenish discoloration color silvery-gray darker gray brownish tones edges.