Denarius - Faustina the Younger PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense with right hand on lighted altar left, her left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Faustina the Younger (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts Faustina with a crown of flowers and a scepter, symbolizes her role as a symbol of purity and virtue. However, during her reign, there was a growing trend towards the worship of eastern deities and the adoption of non-traditional religious practices, which led to a shift away from the traditional Roman values that the coin represents. Despite this, the coin remains an important artifact of Roman history and culture.
