Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia personified standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, legend PROVIDENTIA (AETE · R · NITAS / AETERNI TAS variant indicated). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.36 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_322

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia personified standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend PROVIDENTIA Aete · R · Nitas AETERNI TAS variant indicated 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.36 g axis 180° round worn metal object dark gray olive-green patina showing raised profile person visible hair details neck shoulder outline surface uneven edges subtle highlights lighter gray rim raised areas background object plain white.