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

 
Bronze 11.4 g 25 mm
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
11.4 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264363
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO S C

Translation:
Iuno. Senatus Consultum.
Juno. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 8.84–14.1 g;
Diameter varies: 22–27 mm;

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 Younger.