Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, legend AETER•NITAS around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_459

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holds globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend AETER•NITAS 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object raised profile person relief shown side view occupying center image object irregular edge small chips indentations visible surface scratches pitting metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle variations gray tones across object's surface background plain white.