Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a wind-blown veil, legend PROVIDENTIA (AETER NITAS). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Silver coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.96 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_319

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand wind-blown veil legend PROVIDENTIA Aeter Nitas 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.96 g axis 165° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure low relief surrounded faint border short radiating marks object mainly dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas slight darker gray shadows recessed areas background plain white.