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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder and Antoninus Pius CONCORDIAE S C
141 year| Bronze | 25.1 g | - |
| 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 | 25.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing right, and Faustina I, standing left, both on low bases, holding between them statuette of Fortuna; below, small figures of Marcus Aurelius, right, and Faustina the Younger, left, clasping hands over altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE S C
Translation:
Concordiae. Senatus Consultum.
Of harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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, Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and generosity, and was revered by the Roman people for her many charitable works and public buildings. The coin's design, which includes an image of Faustina and Antoninus Pius clasping hands, symbolizes the unity and harmony of the imperial couple and reflects the prosperity and stability of the Roman Empire during their reign.
