Denarius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Ceres
141 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, stretching out right hand and holding torch, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a portrait of Faustina the Elder on one side and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other. Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize Faustina's role as a nurturer and protector of the Roman people. This coin was minted during Faustina's reign as empress, which lasted from 138 to 140 AD, and it is believed to have been widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire during that time.
