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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA F. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription PROVIDENTAS (AETER NITAS). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.52 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_288

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA F Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription PROVIDENTAS Aeter Nitas 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.52 g axis 180° worn round metallic object textured surface irregular edges showing raised central relief standing human figure arched outline them object displays mix gray dark gray areas brownish greenish patina lighter silvery highlights raised parts.