Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of the empress turned right, draped, hair in a top bun; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNI (sic) — Providentia standing left, holds a sphere in her right hand and supports a veil floating around her head in her left; pearl border. After 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.14 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_424

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Diva Favstina bust empress turned right draped hair top bun pearl border Reverse Aeterni sic Providentia standing left holds sphere right hand supports veil floating head left 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.14 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edge showing signs wear small chips featuring raised profile person facing textured hair facial contours surface scratches shallow pits areas darker tarnish small patches brownish discoloration visible colors include shades gray dark gray silver highlights brown.