© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Faustina the Younger CERES; Ceres
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Mass varies: 3.23–3.4 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and suggests that the coin was likely used in religious rituals or ceremonies related to these themes. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was a high-value coin that was used for important transactions or as a store of value.
