© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Faustina the Younger PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260687 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Roman culture. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
