Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil in her left, inscription AET ER - NITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_454

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AET ER - NITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object dark gray surface showing wear patina featuring raised profile person detailed braided hair facial features visible neck draped clothing textured irregular edge colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights.