Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a bun; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITAS — Providentia (personification) standing turned left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder referenced. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (silver), weight 3.26 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_407

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing turned left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Elder referenced Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.26 g axis 180° round worn coin raised depiction standing human figure draped long garment small rounded object outstretched hand curved item figure surface uneven edges scratches areas wear coin's colors primarily dark gray brown lighter gray highlights raised details subtle greenish patina small spots.