Aureus - Faustina the Elder PIETAS AVG; Pietas
141 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted candelabrum and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
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 her reign as empress, which lasted from 141 to 145 AD. Despite her short time in power, Faustina the Elder left a lasting legacy through her many building projects and charitable works, which were commemorated on coins like this one. The image of Pietas (or piety) on the coin reflects her reputation for devotion to the Roman state and its people.