© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Aeternitas
141 year| Bronze | 14 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 141 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.31–14.73 g;Diameter varies: 25–27.25 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 Elder, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and influence in Roman politics, and her image on this coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
