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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), draped, hair in a top bun, pearl border; legend IVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border; legend AETERNITAS. Also references Antoninus Pius (86–161). Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.28 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_414

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 draped hair top bun pearl border legend IVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head legend AETERNITAS Also references Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.28 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile person's head facing right stylized hair facial features relief rim beaded border coin surface mostly gray darker tarnish small greenish spots lighter worn areas high points design edge coin irregular slightly chipped places.