Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue of Antoninus Pius, 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIV • FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETER•NITAS around. After 141, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_457

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIV • FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETER•NITAS 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round metallic object uneven edge showing profile person's head head short wavy hair visible ear neck shoulders indicated simple raised contours surface wear scratches subtle indentations raised rim object visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas faint brownish tones recessed areas.