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denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer), personifications, Faustina the Elder — iconography, globe (attribute), Providentia (personification), veils; obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, DIVA · FAVSTINA around; reverse: Providentia stands left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand, holds a windblown veil, AETER · NITAS around; after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_460

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denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography globe attribute Providentia personification veils obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right Diva · Favstina reverse stands left holds outstretched right hand windblown veil Aeter · Nitas 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° dark gray round coin slightly irregular edge sits white background coin surface raised outline standing human figure subtle wear shallow relief traces raised marks worn details figure near rim visible colors dark gray white surrounding background.