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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Fortuna
141 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing0 left, holding patera in extended right hand and rudder set on globe, vertical at left side, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Augusta
Translation: The venerable
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.354 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 - Faustina the Elder (AVGVSTA; Fortuna) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and her image was often used on coins to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes an inscription of the empress Faustina the Elder's name and title, highlighting her importance and influence during her time as empress.
