Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Roman Empire. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun, pearl border; legend IVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holds a globe in her right hand and supports a veil floating around her head with her left; pearl border; legend AETERNITAS. Busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161) also referenced. Hoard find (Golub). Coin; weight 3.28 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_415

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.5Mb (1007.2Kb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Roman Empire Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 turned right drapery hair bun pearl border legend IVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holds globe right hand supports veil floating head legend AETERNITAS Busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 also referenced Hoard find Golub Coin weight 3.28 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure low relief surrounded worn decorative marks edge object displays dark gray brown patina small areas greenish discoloration lighter worn highlights background object plain white.