As - Faustina the Elder PIET AVG S C
141 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#261670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with door in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIET AVG S C
Translation:
Pietati Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
To the venerable piety. 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 and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and generosity, and was revered by the Roman people for her many charitable works and public buildings. The coin's design, which includes her portrait and the title "PIET AVG S C" (Pious Augusta, Sacred Emperor), reflects her importance and status in Roman society at the time.
