© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO
141 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Peacock, walking right, head turned back left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.57–3.76 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 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 (CONSECRATIO) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, who was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on agriculture and the fertility of the land, which was a crucial aspect of the empire's economy and survival.
