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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 A FAV·STINA around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil in her left, inscription AETER·AS around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Personifications; iconography of Faustina the Elder. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription Fav·Stina Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETER· Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Personifications iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round metal coin worn raised design showing standing human figure profile holding object visible wear edge imperfections colors visible include gray dark gray lighter silver highlights white background.