Caption

Denarius, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIVA FAV STINA — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, in drapery with hair in a top bun; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITAS — Providentia (personification) standing turned left, holds a globe in her right hand and supports a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border. Roman silver coin, weight 3.07 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_416

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Diva Fav Stina bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right drapery hair top bun pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing turned left holds globe right hand supports veil floating head Roman silver coin weight 3.07 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object rough uneven edge brownish-gray patina surface raised profile person's head relief facing right visible contours facial features textured background subtle darker lighter areas.