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

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Denarius 141 Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair top bun pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.26 g axis 180° Subjects Antoninus Pius 86–161 98–141 iconography includes imperial busts personification sphere attribute round worn metal coin raised profile human head facing displaying textured facial features low relief coin surface irregular edges small chips areas verdigris greenish corrosion tones dark brown muted bronze lighter brown highlights faint hints green.