Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_411

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 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 facing right draped hair bun pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing left holding globe right hand supporting veil floating head Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 also referenced Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.26 g axis 180° round worn object irregular edge showing chips cracks primarily dark brown areas lighter brown small hints greenish patina surface rough uneven texture shallow smoothed relief suggesting faint outline human profile facing right background subtle variations tone surface scratches.