Denarius - Faustina the Elder and Faustina the Younger FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-161 |
| 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#260461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Faustina the Younger, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Faustina Augusta.
Faustina the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the images of both Faustina the Elder and Faustina the Younger, who were both prominent women in Roman history. Faustina the Elder was the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius and mother of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, while Faustina the Younger was the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and known for her beauty and charitable works. The coin's design, which shows the two women standing together, symbolizes the unity and strength of the Roman Empire during their reign.
