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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); personifications; Faustina the Elder — iconography; globe (attribute); Providentia (personification); veils. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, DIVA · FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Providentia stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand, holds a windblown veil, AETER · NITAS (AETER NITAS) around. 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_323

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography globe attribute Providentia personification veils Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right Diva · Favstina Reverse stands left holds outstretched right hand windblown veil Aeter · Nitas Aeter Nitas 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.36 g axis 180° circular metallic object uneven edge showing worn raised figure center standing upright holding long curved object visible surface wear patina shades dark gray greenish-gray muted silver.