Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription D IVA – FA STINA. Reverse: Providentia stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETE R – NITAS. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180 degrees. Icons/personifications: Providentia; veils; globe; Faustina the Elder iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_455

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D IVA – FA STINA Reverse Providentia stands left holds globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETE R – NITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm 18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180 degrees Icons personifications veils Elder iconography round metallic coin dark gray patina featuring raised profile person detailed hair styled back wearing draped clothing coin edge irregular slightly worn showing raised decorative elements rim visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights.