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Denarius, after 141. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin (2.90 g, axis 180°). Obverse: DIVA FAVST — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: AETERN—? (legend partly given as AET E R N), Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand, supporting a veil floating around her head. Pearl border. Makers/dates: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: Providentia (personification), sphere (attribute); imperial busts; numismatic treasure context.

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin 2.90 g axis 180° Obverse Diva Favst bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun Reverse Aetern legend partly given Aet E R N Providentia standing left holding globe right hand supporting veil floating head Pearl border Makers dates Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography personification sphere attribute imperial busts numismatic treasure context round worn metal coin uneven edge dull gray-brown surface showing patina small greenish spots coin bears faint raised outline standing human figure draped long garment arm extended round object arm bent shallow decorative marks figure.