© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 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 | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Venus, draped. standing left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield set on helmet on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL
Translation:
Augusti Pii Filius
Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.66 g;Diameter varies: 15.75–18 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 Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the dual role of Faustina the Younger, who was both a devoted wife and a powerful empress.
