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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Mass varies: 2.98–3.91 g;Diameter varies: 15.75–19 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 Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appeared on many coins during her lifetime. The coin's design also includes the symbol of Pudicitia, or modesty, which was a virtue that was highly valued in ancient Rome, particularly in women. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.3 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
