Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA; Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETER · NITAS (AETER NITAS) [after 141]. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.96 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_318

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55.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETER · NITAS Aeter Nitas 141 Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.96 g axis 165° round metallic object raised profile person's head relief sits isolated white background object silver-gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces profile textured hair facial features smooth neck shoulders surrounded uneven rim faint ornamental markings edge.