© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C
141 year| Bronze | 17.6 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Faustina I, draped, seated left on low chair on car drawn left by two lions: Faustin (as Cybele) holds drum balanced on right knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.91–26.4 g;Diameter varies: 18.54–35 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes the inscription "AETERNITAS S C," which stands for "eternity" in Latin, highlighting the idea of the Roman Empire's enduring power and legacy.
