Dupondius - Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger FAVSTINAE AVGVSTAE
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#262024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Faustina the Younger, hair in knot, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FAVSTINAE AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Faustinae Augustae.
To 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 not common on Roman coins. Usually, she was depicted wearing a crown or a veil. This coin is a unique example of how the Roman Empire's coinage was used to promote the image of the emperor and his family, and how it was used as a tool for propaganda.
