Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). 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). Personifications; iconography: globe (attribute), veils. After 141, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_462

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 Personifications iconography attribute veils 141 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180 degrees round dark gray coin sits white background showing worn raised figure standing person profile draped clothing coin irregular edges several shallow markings surface lighter gray highlights raised areas catch light.