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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Elder CONCORDIAE S C
| Bronze | 20.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius standing, right holding Victory in left hand, clasping right hands with Faustina I, standing, left, holding vertical sceptre; between them, two small figures of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger, standing, right and left clasping hands over altar, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE S C
Translation:
Concordiae. Senatus Consultum.
Of harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Elder, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her husband, Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and generosity, and was revered as a symbol of Roman matronly virtues. The coin's design, which depicts Faustina and Antoninus Pius standing together, holding hands, and facing the goddess Concordia, reflects the importance of their relationship and the unity of the Roman Empire during their reign.
