© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger CERES; Ceres
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left on cista, holding two corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Mass varies: 2.58–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (161-176) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Faustina the Younger (CERES; Ceres) (161-176) coin.
