Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C; Providentia
141 year| Bronze | 10.5 g | 25 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 | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 matronly virtues. The coin's design, which includes an image of Faustina with the goddess Providentia, reflects her importance in Roman society and her association with the ideals of Roman womanhood.
