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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), posthumous issue under 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. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_295

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Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue under 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 inscription AETER • NITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 210° worn round coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised figure standing person wearing long garment long vertical object set plain white background coin's rim irregular chips surface scratches metal lighter gray highlights slightly darker recessed areas.