Caption

Dupondius, posthumous issue depicting Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE; Roman empress 138–141) and Antoninus Pius (86–161 CE; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina I facing right, legend DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend AETERNITAS; in SC. Date: after 141 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Bronze coin; diam. 26.0–26.5 mm; weight 14.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_251

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Keywords

Dupondius posthumous issue depicting Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce Roman empress 138–141 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Ce emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse draped bust Faustina I facing right legend DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand long scepter legend AETERNITAS Sc Date 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Bronze coin diam 26.0–26.5 mm weight 14.30 g axis 180° round dark coin worn surface showing standing robed figure profile drapery folds outstretched arm set mostly dark brown black patina lighter brown highlights edges raised areas.