© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Faustina the Elder EX SENATVS CONSVLTO
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#260425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Faustina I, holding corn-ears and torch, seated on chair set on car, drawn left by two elephants with drivers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX SENATVS CONSVLTO
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultuo.
By decree of the senate.
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 coin featuring Faustina the Elder is that it was minted during her reign as empress, which lasted from 140 to 144 AD. Despite being a powerful and influential figure in Roman society, Faustina the Elder was known for her humility and generosity, and her image on the coin reflects this reputation. The coin's design features her bust, adorned with a crown and pearls, and her name inscribed in bold letters. The coin's value and rarity have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
