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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Aeternitas
141 year| Bronze | 23.7 g | 32 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 | 23.7 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, seated, left on low seat, holding phoenix on globe on right hand and transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.59–28.15 g;Diameter varies: 31–33 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 Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes the symbol of Aeternitas, which represents eternity and was a common motif in Roman art and architecture.
