© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Faustina the Elder, Marcus Aurelius, and Faustina the Younger VOTA PVBLICA
141 year| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, standing left, and Faustina the Younger, standing right, clasping right hands; behinds and between them, Concordia, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA
Translation:
Vota Publica.
The vows (prayers) of the public.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Faustina the Elder, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and her support of her husband's policies. She played a significant role in promoting the cult of the Roman state and was revered as a goddess after her death. The coin's design, which includes her image along with that of her husband and daughter, reflects the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial politics.
