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Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), draped, hair in a bun, facing right; pearled border; inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding an orb in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head; pearled border; inscription AETERNITAS. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 draped hair bun facing right pearled border inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding orb right hand supporting veil floating head inscription AETERNITAS Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin denarius weight 3.21 g worn circular coin uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right figure detailed hair visible neck shoulder coin surface scratches dents areas wear textured relief portrait metal mostly gray darker gray brownish tones small patches greenish discoloration background white.