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, legend DIV FAVSTINA. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holds a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil in left, legend NITAS. Iconography: personifications, veils, globe. Date: after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.40 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_468

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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 legend DIV FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holds globe outstretched right hand windblown veil legend NITAS Iconography personifications veils Date 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.40 g axis 180° small circular object uneven worn edge rough surface showing raised central figure low relief object predominantly dark brown almost black variations lighter brown gray textured surface.