Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA (poorly legible) — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141), empress 138–141, turned right, wearing drapery with hair in a top bun. Reverse: AETERN... S — Providentia (personification) standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head. Pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; weight 3.08 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_420

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Diva Favstina poorly legible bust Faustina Elder 98–141 empress 138–141 turned right wearing drapery hair top bun Reverse Aetern.. S Providentia personification standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head Pearl border Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° worn round metallic object irregular edge raised profile person's head relief surface smooth textured areas abrasions small chips spots greenish discoloration colors visible gray dark gray brownish-gray hints green.