© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger AETERNITAS; Aeternitas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing front, head left, arranging veil on right shoulder with right hand and holding torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–18.52 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin also features the inscription "AETERNITAS," which means "eternity" in Latin, highlighting the idea of the Roman Empire's enduring power and influence.
