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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Pietas
141 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 16.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over lighted altar left and holding box of incense, with lid raised, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–18 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 (AVGVSTA; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which represents the virtue of piety or devotion, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong emphasis on traditional Roman values and his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state gods. The inclusion of Pietas on the coinage was likely a reflection of this emphasis on traditional values and the importance of piety in Roman society.
