Dupondius - Faustina the Younger S C; Diana
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 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#262113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding out arrow in right hand and resting left on bow, set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius coin featuring Faustina the Younger is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side features an image of the goddess Diana, indicating the continued importance of Roman paganism during Faustina's reign. However, this period also saw the rise of Christianity, which would eventually become the dominant religion of the empire. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the cultural and religious diversity of the Roman Empire during this time.
