Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE; Roman empress 138–141) facing right, draped, hair in a top bun; pearled border. Reverse: AETERNITAS (Providentia) — personification standing left, holding an orb in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head on the left; pearled border. Emperor: Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161). Hoard find; weight 3.21 g; Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE); coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_419

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce Roman empress 138–141 facing right draped hair top bun pearled border Reverse Aeternitas Providentia personification standing left holding orb right hand supporting veil floating head Emperor Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 Hoard find weight 3.21 g Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce coin round metallic object irregular edge showing wear small chips primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas hints brownish tones surface features raised depiction standing human figure draped cloth object hand curved item faint halo- shape ring shallow irregular recesses encircles figure interrupts edge.