Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head; legend D[ivus] VA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing turned to the left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left; legend AETERNITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.89 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_423

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head legend D ivus Va Favstina Reverse Providentia standing turned left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating legend AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.89 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven textured surface dark brown gray patina showing faint raised outline standing human- figure arm extended irregular marks edges object small chips surface scratches areas lighter brown greenish discoloration.