Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO S C
141 year| Bronze | 26.8 g | 33 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 | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mausoleum or pyre in three stories, set on base; on top, Faustina I, with mantle floatng above head, in biga, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Unabridged legend: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.63–35.45 g;Diameter varies: 31–35.5 mm;
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 crowned with a radiate crown and holding a scepter, reflects her importance and status within Roman society at the time.
