Aureus - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS
141 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Faustina I, seated left, in car drawn left by two elephants with riders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing Faustina the Elder's image was minted during her reign as empress, which lasted from 141 to 145 AD. Despite her relatively short time as empress, Faustina the Elder left a lasting legacy, and her image appeared on various coins, including the Aureus. The coin's design features Faustina wearing a crown and carrying a scepter, symbolizing her power and influence as a Roman empress.
