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Aureus - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Ceres
141 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding out torch in right hand and short vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.18–7.225 g;Example of this type:
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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 140 to 144 AD. Despite being a powerful and influential figure in Roman society, Faustina the Elder was known for her humility and generosity, and her image on the coin reflects her reputation as a benevolent leader. The coin's design features her portrait on one side and the goddess Ceres on the other, symbolizing her connection to the Roman people and her role as a protector of the empire's prosperity.
