© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder CERES; Ceres
141 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 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 | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and lighted torch, vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Mass varies: 3.01–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–18.5 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 (CERES; Ceres) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Ceres, who was the patron deity of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote agriculture and commerce throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Ceres on the coin serves as a symbol of the empire's reliance on agriculture and the importance of fertility for its economy and survival.
