© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Faustina the Elder
141 year| Gold | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock, walking right.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Faustina the Elder (141) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Faustina the Elder's bust, while the reverse side features a scene of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, standing in a field of wheat. This blending of cultures reflects the cultural exchange and integration that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion.
