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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Elder S C; Vesta
141 year| Bronze | 24 g | 29 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 | 24 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing, left, holding long torch, nearly vertical, in right hand and palladium, at left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.46–29.8 g;Diameter varies: 25–31.24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes a depiction of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, which highlights Faustina's role as a protector of the Roman people and their homes.
