© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CERES S C; Ceres
141 year| Bronze | 24.3 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 | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears downwards in right hand and long torch, vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES S C
Translation:
Ceres. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.81–26.14 g;Diameter varies: 31–33.22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (CERES S C; Ceres) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Ceres, who was the patron of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society and reflects the Roman Empire's reliance on a strong agricultural sector to support its economy and food supply.
