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 DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription (legend) AETERNI... (partially recorded). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.05 g; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_291

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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 DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription legend Aeterni partially recorded 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.05 g diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm axis 180° worn round metallic object raised profile head relief showing facial features side view textured hair surrounded raised rim irregular indentations surface areas smooth shine darker tarnish mix gray dark gray tones small brownish spots.