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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Elder CERES; Ceres
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#260399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand and lighted torch, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.31 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 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 coin featuring Faustina the Elder is that it was minted during a time when women were increasingly being featured on Roman coins, reflecting their growing influence in society. This coin, in particular, depicts Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse, highlighting Faustina's role as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
