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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS; Fortuna
141 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical rudder, set on globe, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.18–7.31 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
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 short reign, 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, Fortuna. The coin's design, featuring Fortuna on the reverse, may have been a nod to Faustina's devotion to the goddess and her efforts to promote Roman religion and culture.
