© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA S C; Vesta
141 year| Bronze | 9.8 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding palladium on extended right hand and long sceptre, sloping slightly to left, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Empress by decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.83–11.061 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 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 Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her association with the home and family made her a symbol of stability and continuity. The inclusion of her image on this coin suggests that the Roman Empire wanted to emphasize the importance of family and domestic life in its society.
