Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C
141 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 | 141 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ 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#261497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, standing front, holding flower and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Faustina the Elder, issued during the reign of her husband Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), was part of a series of coins that celebrated the Roman Empire's military victories and territorial expansion. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Aeternitas, personifying eternity, holding a phoenix and a scepter, symbolizing the eternal nature of the Roman Empire. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, providing insight into the cultural and political significance of the Roman Empire during that time period.
