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, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA; Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, legend AETERNITAS; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_451

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round dark gray coin uneven edges showing raised outline standing human figure slightly left holding something outstretched arm faint raised border worn surface texture.