Caption

Denarius, posthumous bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) facing right in drapery; legend D IVA - FA, STINA around. Reverse: Providentia personified standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil; legend AETE R - NITAS around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_456

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius posthumous bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 facing right drapery legend D IVA - FA Stina Reverse Providentia personified standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend AETE R - NITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised central figure standing small platform draped clothing visible faint raised circular shape near figure's side surface areas dark gray lighter gray brownish patina varied texture shallow markings rim.