© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Faustina the Elder Ceres
141 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding torch in right hand and sceptre in left.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Faustina the Elder (Ceres) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Ceres, who was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote agriculture and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the abundance and prosperity that the Roman Empire enjoyed during this time period.
