© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Peacock, head turned left, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.17–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Faustina the Younger (CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, who was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity. This image symbolizes the importance of agriculture and the fertility of the land in the Roman Empire during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (176-180) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (CONSECRATIO) (176-180) coin.
