Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
161 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 | 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#262022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Faustina the Younger, hair in knot, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Faustina Augusta.
Faustina the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Faustina the Younger with a bare head, which was uncommon for Roman coins depicting women. Usually, women were depicted with a veil or a crown, but in this case, Faustina's hair is shown flowing freely, which may symbolize her role as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.