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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS; Providentia
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#260352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 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 coin featuring Faustina the Elder is that it was minted during her reign as empress, which lasted from 141 to 145 AD. Despite her relatively short time as empress, Faustina the Elder's coinage was widely circulated and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
