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, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, legend PROVIDENTIAE · AVGVSTI (inscription rendered in original as AETE · R · NI · AS). 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_292

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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 legend DIVA · Favstina Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend PROVIDENTIAE Avgvsti inscription rendered original Aete R Ni · 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.05 g diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm axis 180° roughly circular metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface showing relief imagery standing humanlike figure visible center arm extended draped garment surrounded faint raised marks decorative elements rim object displays shades gray dark silver darker oxidized tones subtle highlights metal catches light set plain white background.