© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS
141 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Throne, draped and ornamented, against which rests transverse sceptre, pointing up right: in front, peacock standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–3.64 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, who represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote the idea of eternal Rome and the Roman Empire's enduring power. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's aspirations for longevity and perpetuity.
