Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), turned right, wearing drapery with hair arranged in a bun atop the head; inscribed DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head; inscribed AETERNITAS (or AETER… ITAS). Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.07 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_412

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 turned right wearing drapery hair arranged bun atop head inscribed DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating inscribed AETERNITAS Aeter… Itas Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.07 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing dents chips predominantly dark gray areas lighter gray small patches greenish discoloration surface raised recessed textured areas forming faint profile facing right visible facial contours hair details surrounded textured border scattered worn markings.