Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), 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: personifications, scepters, veils, globe (attribute). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0 mm–18.5 mm, weight 3.19 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_301

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 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 inscription AETER-NITAS Iconography personifications scepters veils attribute 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm–18.5 mm weight 3.19 g axis 0° round metallic object worn dark gray surface sits white background showing raised depiction standing human figure draped flowing garments circular object hand long staff spear rim uneven small chips indentations surface displays scratches subtle highlights lighter gray metal catches light.