Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Aw: Bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, inscription DIVA AVGVSTA · FAVSTI · A around. Rw: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription AETER·NITAS around, in fields SC. After 141. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 21.99 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_305

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Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Aw Bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right inscription DIVA AVGVSTA · FAVSTI · Rw Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand long scepter inscription AETER·NITAS fields SC 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 21.99 g axis 30° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing standing human figure profile holding vertical object figure surrounding surface lighter brown highlights darker areas coin edge irregular visible chip crack near rim.