© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger MATRI MAGNAE; Cybele
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on drum; behind, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI MAGNAE
Translation:
Matri Magnae.
To the great mother.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.12–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 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 Cybele, the Roman goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
