Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV–STI all around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETER–NITA S all around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: personifications, globe (attribute), veils. Date: after 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_461

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV–STI Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETER–NITA S Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography personifications attribute veils Date 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin denarius Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 180° worn round metallic object dark grey surface showing raised profile person visible hair details facial contours object irregular edges small chips cracks lighter grey highlights raised areas darker grey background.