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 · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription PROVIDENTIA (AETE · R · NITAS). After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_446

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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 · FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription PROVIDENTIA Aete · R · Nitas 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180° round metallic coin dark gray silver patina showing raised profile person right wearing draped garment head covering textured hair detailed facial profile set smooth recessed background surrounded raised edge decoration visible colors silver lighter silvery highlights.