As - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) front As - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) back
As - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) photo
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As - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Juno

141 year
Bronze 9.4 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
141
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.4 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261560
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding sceptre, vertical, in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AETERNITAS S C

Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 7.71–12.01 g;
Diameter varies: 25–25.88 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, which suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or anniversary related to the Roman imperial family.