Aureus - Faustina the Elder PIETAS AVG; Pietas
141 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260441 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.19–7.36 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
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 piety, which is reflected in the coin's inscription "PIETAS AVG," meaning "Piety of the Emperor." This coin is a testament to her enduring legacy and the cultural values of the Roman Empire during her time.