© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL
| Silver | 3.3 g | 16.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Woman, standing right, raising right hand and smoothing folds of skirt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL
Translation:
Augusti Pii Filius
Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 powerful and influential Roman empress during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state religion. The coin's design, which includes her image and the title "AVGVSTI PII FIL" (meaning "daughter of the Augusti"), reflects her prominent status in Roman society and her close relationship with her father, the emperor Antoninus Pius.
