© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS
141 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, in which is seated figure of Faustina I.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.16–7.36 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Faustina the Elder is that it was minted during her reign as empress, which lasted from 141 to 145 AD. Despite her relatively short time as empress, Faustina the Elder was known for her influence on her husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Aeternitas, which is represented on the coin's reverse side. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political themes of the time, making it a valuable piece for historians and collectors.
