Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) after 141 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETERNITAS. Coin: silver denarius, diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_448

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETERNITAS Coin silver denarius diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin raised profile person center showing detailed hair facial features suggestion clothing neckline coin surface textured uneven small nicks rim raised decorative relief edge visible colors metallic gray dark gray lighter gray highlights.