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 and veil facing right, inscription 'DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA'. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription 'AETER - NITAS'. Iconography: Faustina I, scepters, personifications, veils, globe (attribute), Providentia. After 141 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 15.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_294

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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 veil facing right inscription Diva Avg - Favstina Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand long scepter Aeter - Nitas Iconography scepters personifications veils attribute 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 210° round metallic coin raised profile person's head side view showing facial features textured headpiece surrounded ring small raised marks coin silver-gray darker worn areas lighter highlights sits white background.