© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Faustina the Elder IVNONI REGINAE
| 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 |
| Years | 139-141 |
| 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#260330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Throne, on which is wreath; against it, rests sceptre; to left, peacock, to right, basket of fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI REGINAE
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
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 issued during her reign as empress, but it was not until after her death that her image appeared on the coin. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the emperor's image on coins, and it signified the growing influence of women in Roman society during that time.
