Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) front Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) back
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (AETERNITAS S C; Juno) (141) photo
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Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Juno

141 year
Bronze 26 g 32 mm
Description
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
26 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261481
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Juno, veiled, draped, standing, front, head left, raising right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AETERNITAS S C

Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 20.598–29.82 g;
Diameter varies: 30.53–35 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 Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, signifying Faustina the Elder's role as a matriarch and her importance in promoting family values and fertility in Roman society.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (141)  - - - - - -

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