Caption

Denarius, after 141. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), Roman empress, turned right, draped, hair in a bun; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITAS — Providentia (personification) standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.27 g; axis 180°. Makers: Antoninus Pius (86–161), Roman emperor (138–161).

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Obverse Diva Favstina Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress turned right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head left Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.27 g axis 180° Makers Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 circular metal coin worn uneven surface showing raised figure profile standing facing left arm extended arm bent coin irregular edges small nicks faint raised decorative elements figure forming border visible colors shades gray silver small spots greenish corrosion.