Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), Emperor Antoninus Pius (86–161; issuer, Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscription DIVA AVSTINA around. Reverse: Providentia personified stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and supports it with her left blown veil; inscription AETER-R- (variant). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_315

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Emperor Antoninus Pius 86–161 issuer Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA AVSTINA Reverse Providentia personified stands left holds globe outstretched right hand supports left blown veil inscription AETER-R- variant 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.86 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn irregular edge sits white background object primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas showing slightly textured uneven surface obverse features low-relief profile human head visible facial contours hair detail draped garment neck surface displays areas wear small indentations subtle variations gray silver tones.