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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Faustina the Elder
141 year| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 141 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple with statues.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.19–7.2 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Faustina the Elder (141) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts Faustina the Elder's portrait, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the goddess Ceres, who was revered in both Roman and Greek mythology. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
