© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Faustina the Younger CONCORDIA
| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| 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 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
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 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 obverse side features an image of Faustina, while the reverse side bears the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity. This coin was issued during a period of relative peace and stability in the empire, and its design reflects the values of unity and prosperity that were important to the Roman people at that time.
