Sestertius - Faustina the Elder IVNONI REGINAE S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Throne, ornamented and draped; on left, transverse sceptre leans against throne, tip upwards to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI REGINAE S C
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 her portrait and the title "IVNONI REGINAE S C" (meaning "Queen of the Gods"), reflects her importance and status in Roman society.
