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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO S C
141 year| Bronze | 29.7 g | 36 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 | 29.7 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle flying left, carrying on its back Faustina I, who has her mantle in circle behind head and carries transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.31–35.18 g;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, Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and generosity, and was revered as a goddess after her death. The coin's design, which includes an image of Faustina crowned with a radiate crown and holding a scepter, reflects her importance and status in Roman society.
