Caption

denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of the empress turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun, pearl border; reverse: AETERNI (AETER?) — Providentia standing left, holding a sphere in her right hand and supporting a veil floating around her head in her left hand, pearl border; after 141; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.14 g; axis 180°; iconography: imperial busts, Providentia (personification), sphere (attribute).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_425

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

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 drapery hair bun pearl border reverse Aeterni Aeter Providentia standing left holding sphere right hand supporting veil floating head left hand 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.14 g axis 180° iconography imperial busts personification attribute worn round metal object irregular edge showing raised profile human figure low relief surface pitted scratched areas surface corrosion small chips colors visible shades gray silver patches dull brownish yellowish discoloration background white.