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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder PIETAS AVG
141 year| Silver | 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 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front view of temple, showing six columns on a podium of three steps: pediment and roof ornamented.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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 (PIETAS AVG) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of Faustina the Elder to promote them during her reign as empress.
