Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). 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. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: personifications, globe (attribute), veils; Providentia (personification). Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dia. 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_325

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 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 Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography personifications attribute veils personification Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights indistinct raised figure center small spot greenish discoloration surface.