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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA S C; Ceres
141 year| Bronze | 12.8 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 | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding short lighted torch, vertical, in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA S C
Translation:
Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Empress by decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.64–12.98 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius coin featuring Faustina the Elder is that it was minted during her reign as empress, which lasted from 140 to 144 AD. Despite being a bronze coin, it was still considered a high denomination coin during its time, with a value of 2 sestertii. Additionally, the image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side of the coin highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society.
