© Christopher Li
© Christopher Li
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Providentia
141 year| Bronze | 27.9 g | 35 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 | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Providentia, standing left, holding globe 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
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, Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and generosity, and was revered as a symbol of Roman virtues. The coin's design, which includes the goddess Providentia and the legend AETERNITAS S C, reflects the Roman Empire's values of eternity, stability, and prosperity.
