Denarius - Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Younger CONCORDIAE
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing right, holding roll, clasping hands with Faustina the Younger, who stands, veiled, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE
Translation:
Concordiae.
Of harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support of various social and cultural programs, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
