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Denarius - Faustina the Younger CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre in four tiers, decorated with arches and statues, festooned with garlands and surmounted by biga galloping left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.97–3.34 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 fertility in the Roman Empire during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
