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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer), personifications, globe (attribute), Faustina the Elder — iconography, veils, Providentia (personification); obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery and veil facing right, DIVA · FAVSTINA around; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, AETE · R · NITAS around; 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_447

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications globe attribute iconography veils Providentia personification obverse bust Faustina I drapery veil facing right Diva · Favstina reverse standing left holding outstretched right hand windblown veil 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 object dark gray surface showing wear raised relief featuring central human figure draped flowing garments object hand arm extended edge irregular slightly worn subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas darker recessed areas.