© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Lucilla PVDICITIA S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 12 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left on low seat, raising right hand to mouth.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA S C
Translation:
Pudicitia. Senatus Consultum.
Purity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of moral values and virtue. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
