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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia personified standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETER NITAS. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.60 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_464

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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 FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia personified standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETER NITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.60 g axis 165° round worn metal coin dark gray surface showing raised profile standing human figure holding object several shallow scratches irregular edges background coin white.