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Denarius - Faustina the Elder PIETAS AVG; Pietas
141 year| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head right, by lighted altar on right, raising both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.27–3.38 g;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; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong emphasis on family values and morality, and the image of Pietas was likely chosen to reflect his ideals.
