As - Faustina the Younger (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (161-176) front As - Faustina the Younger (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (161-176) back
As - Faustina the Younger (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (161-176) photo
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As - Faustina the Younger IVNO REGINA S C; Juno

 
Bronze 10.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
161-176
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264364
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, peacock.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO REGINA S C

Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 9.395–11.91 g;

Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum

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 Younger.