Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). 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 PROVIDENTIA (legend reconstructed). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Date: after 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.05 g; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_293

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription PROVIDENTIA legend reconstructed Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Date 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.05 g diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm axis 180° round worn metal coin dark gray slightly shiny surface showing raised profile person coin's rim irregular relief details smoothed places textured areas shallow grooves visible across face background tones include lighter gray highlights small areas slightly brownish patina.