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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 facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and supporting it with her left blown veil, inscription AETER · NITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 16.0 mm and 17.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_453

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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 facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand supporting left blown veil inscription AETER · NITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 16.0 mm 17.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 165° small round metallic coin worn surface showing standing human figure relief center figure forward arm extended arm bent coin's edge irregular slightly chipped places shallow raised marks indentations perimeter suggesting decorative elements visible colors metallic gray darker gray tones.