Denarius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTA; Ceres
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, standing left, holding torch in right hand and corn-ears in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Translation:
Augusta.
The venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Faustina the Younger and Ceres (Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility) was minted during a time of economic and political stability in the Roman Empire. It was a common coin used in everyday transactions and was valued for its silver content. The image of Ceres on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire.
