Aureus - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS; Juno
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#260334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jun (?), veiled, draped, standing left, head left, extending right hand and holding nearly vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was a rare and valuable denomination during the Roman Empire, and the one featuring Faustina the Elder is particularly notable for its depiction of the goddess Juno on the reverse side. Juno was the wife of Jupiter and the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to highlight Faustina's role as a mother and empress. The coin's design also features the inscription "AETERNITAS," which translates to "eternity" or "everlasting," suggesting that the Roman Empire and Faustina's reign were meant to be enduring and long-lasting.