Aureus - Faustina the Elder and Antoninus Pius PVELLAE FAVSTINIANAE
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#260446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-story building; on top floor, Antoninus Pius, seated left, with woman standing behind him; both lean forward at table, up to which a man brings a little girl; on bottom floor, four women and two men carrying little girls; in background, three little girls.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVELLAE FAVSTINIANAE
Translation:
Puellae Faustinianae.
The girls of Faustina (charity established by Antoninus Pius).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Faustina the Elder and Antoninus Pius is that it was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the coin's design and the choice of materials used. The coin's gold content and intricate design symbolize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time.
