As - Faustina the Elder (CONSECRATIO S C) (141) front As - Faustina the Elder (CONSECRATIO S C) (141) back
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As - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO S C

141 year
Bronze - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261662
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle flying left, carrying on its back Faustina I, who has her mantle in circle behind head and carries transverse sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C

Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Elder, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, and was revered as a goddess after her death. The coin's design, which includes an image of Faustina crowned with a radiate crown and holding a scepter, reflects her importance and status in Roman society.