© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder DEDICATIO AEDIS
141 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, on podium of four steps, with statues.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEDICATIO AEDIS
Translation:
Dedicatio Aedis.
Dedication of the temple.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.16–3.39 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Faustina the Elder (DEDICATIO AEDIS) (141) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of the Roman Empire, depicted as a goddess standing on a globe, surrounded by various symbols and offerings. This design was meant to emphasize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Faustina the Elder's reign.
