Dupondius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
141 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, standing left, holding torch and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Empress by decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin was a common currency used throughout the Roman Empire during the reign of Faustina the Elder's husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius. It was made of bronze and had a value of two sestertii or one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the time. The coin features an image of Faustina the Elder on one side and the goddess Ceres on the other, signifying her role as a patron of agriculture and fertility. Despite its relatively low value, the Dupondius coin was an important part of everyday transactions and trade throughout the empire.
