© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder and Antoninus Pius CONCORDIAE
141 year| Silver | 3.17 g | 17.62 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 | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 17.62 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Antoninus, togate, standing right, holding roll in left hand and clasping right hands with Faustina I, who stands left, veiled, draped, sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE
Translation: Of harmony
Comment
Mass varies: 2.577–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 Elder, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the Roman Empire's prosperity and stability. The coin's design, which includes an image of Faustina and the inscription "CONCORDIAE" (meaning "harmony" or "unity"), reflects the importance of her role in Roman society and politics.
