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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL; Diana
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in extended right hand and bow in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL
Unabridged legend: Augusti Pii Filius
Translation: Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius
Comment
Biaggi 915.
Mass varies: 7.19–7.31 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Faustina the Younger. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, nature, and fertility, and was often depicted with a bow and arrow, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Diana on the coinage of Faustina the Younger may have been a way to promote the empress's association with the natural world and fertility, as well as to emphasize the Roman Empire's connection to classical mythology and cultural heritage.
