© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Younger TEMPOR FELIC S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| 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 | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Faustina, draped, standing left between four children and holding two infants in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPOR FELIC S C
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.87–14.14 g;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 Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Fecunditas," which refers to the fertility and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
