Aureus - Faustina the Elder COS IIII; Aequitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-161 |
| 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#260463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
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 represented on Roman coins. Faustina the Elder was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign, Emperor Antoninus Pius. Her image on the coin symbolizes the growing importance of women in Roman society during the 2nd century AD.
