Sestertius - Faustina the Elder S C; Cybele
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#261552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, seated left on lion, holding drum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Faustina the Elder (S C; Cybele) (141) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Cybele, who was associated with fertility, agriculture, and the protection of cities. The coin's design was meant to honor Faustina the Elder, who was the wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius and was known for her piety and charitable works. The coin's bronze material and the detailed depiction of Cybele's image on the coin reflect the advanced metalworking techniques and artistic skills of the Roman Empire during that time.
