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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription 'DIV FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil in her left, inscription 'PROVIDENTIA' (or part-inscription '-NITAS') around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter c.16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_467

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription Div Favstina Reverse Providentia standing left holds globe outstretched right hand windblown veil part-inscription -Nitas 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter c.16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180° small round dark coin raised profile person facing right showing details hair clothing set plain white background textured rim irregular edge small notch visible colors dark brown black subtle lighter highlights.