Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV·STINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AET·ERNITAS. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_449

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55.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV·STINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AET·ERNITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing standing human figure relief center draped long garment round object hand figure surrounded raised dotted border ring small markings edge coin's visible colors shades dark gray silver lighter highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts.