Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO S C; Diana
141 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, in quadriga, galloping right, holding lighted torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (CONSECRATIO S C; Diana) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Faustina the Elder's husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the cult of the imperial family and their association with various deities. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively large size (25mm in diameter) make it a notable example of Roman coinage during this period.
