Aureus - Faustina the Elder VESTA; Vesta
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-139 |
| 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#260316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated, left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Faustina the Elder is notable for its depiction of the goddess Vesta, who is shown seated on a throne, surrounded by flames and holding a scepter. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her association with Faustina the Elder reflects the empress's role as a protector of Roman households and families. The coin's design serves as a testament to the importance of Vesta and the Roman matriarchy during the time of the Roman Empire.