© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL; Spes
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, standing left, holding up flower-bud in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL
Translation:
Augusti Pii Filius
Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.07–3.99 g;Diameter varies: 15–19 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 the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Faustina the Younger. This suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of hope and optimism during a time of political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire.
