Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription VA - FAVSTINA all around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription E, ER - NITAS all around. Iconography: personifications, globe (attribute), veils; Faustina the Elder — iconography; Providentia (personification). Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_324

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription VA - FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription E Er - Nitas Iconography personifications attribute veils iconography personification Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° worn round metallic object irregular scalloped edge showing raised profile person surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas hair facial features visible relief textured decorative elements head background plain white.