As - Faustina the Younger (HILARITAS S C; Juno) (145-161) front As - Faustina the Younger (HILARITAS S C; Juno) (145-161) back
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As - Faustina the Younger HILARITAS S C; Juno

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
145-161
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#262081
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hilaritas, standing left between two children.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HILARITAS S C

Translation:
Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. 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 Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, which suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate the marriage of Faustina the Younger to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.