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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Venus
141 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in right hand and resting left on large round shield at her side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
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; Venus) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Faustina the Elder's husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, both in terms of power and cultural achievements. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
