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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); iconography: personifications, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) — Bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscription DIVA AVSTINA around; reverse: Providentia (personification) stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand, supports it with her left blown veil, inscription AETERN– (fragmentary) around; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (denarius): diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_316

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography personifications Bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA AVSTINA reverse Providentia personification stands left holds globe outstretched right hand supports left blown veil inscription AETERN– fragmentary 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.86 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised sculpted figure center figure draped flowing garments standing arm extended holding long vertical element rendered low-relief object irregular edges small chips indentations textured slightly pitted surface visible colors shades dark gray lighter gray highlights plain white background.