© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Elder IVNONI REGINAE S C; Juno
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-141 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing, left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in l; at her feet, left, a peacock standing, left, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI REGINAE S C
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 was a common motif on coins issued during the reign of Faustina the Elder's husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius.
