Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA (poorly legible). Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head. Reverse: AETER..., S Providentia stands turned to the left; in her right hand she holds a sphere, in the left she supports a veil floating around her head. Pearl border. After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.08 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_421

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Diva Favstina poorly legible Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Reverse Aeter S Providentia stands turned left right hand holds sphere supports veil floating Pearl border 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° worn circular metal object uneven slightly scalloped edge visible chips cracks rim surface raised shallow relief standing human figure faint surrounding shapes object displays gray color areas darker gray brownish discoloration small patch greenish-blue oxidation side.