Aureus - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; 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#260379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, standing right, raising right hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's obverse (front) side features an image of Faustina the Elder, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. This coin was minted during Faustina's reign as empress, which lasted from 141 to 145 AD, and was likely used as a symbol of her role as a powerful and influential woman in Roman society.