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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder CERES; Ceres
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand and lighted torch, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Faustina the Elder was minted during her reign as empress from 141 to 161 AD. It's interesting to note that during her reign, the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the coin's design. The image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the coin's reverse side highlights the importance of agriculture and the bounty of the Roman Empire during this time.
