© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS
141 year| Silver | 3.2 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 |
| Year | 141 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 2.73–3.52 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 the Denarius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, which represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on the idea of eternity and the belief that the empire would last forever. The coin's design also includes the inscription "AETERNITAS," which further reinforces this theme. This coin is a unique representation of the Roman Empire's cultural and religious values during the 2nd century AD.
