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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 27.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-141 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG S C
Translation:
Concordia Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Venerable 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 Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes the goddess Concordia, who represents harmony and unity, reflecting the Roman Empire's values of peace and stability.
