Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITAS — Providentia standing turned to the left, holding a globe in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.07 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 obverse Diva Favstina bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia standing turned left holding globe right hand supporting veil floating 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.07 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin irregular slightly scalloped edge shades gray dark silver coin surface faint raised relief standing human figure centered face subtle curved lines figure textured wear across surface areas rim small nicks chips appearance includes mottled darker lighter gray tones hints brownish patina.