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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Venus
141 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in right hand and resting left on large round shield at her side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.26–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 17.76–18.5 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; Venus) (141) coin is that it features a portrait of Faustina the Elder, the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Venus standing left, holding a scepter and a dove. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Roman mint. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during that period.
