Sestertius - Faustina the Elder TR POT COS II S C; Pax
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-161 |
| 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#261707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. 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 symbol of Roman virtues. The coin's design, which includes an image of Pax (the Roman goddess of peace) on the reverse, reflects the peaceful and prosperous era that Rome experienced during Faustina's reign.
