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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger AETERNITAS S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, holding lighted torch in right hand and raising Faustina to heaven.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The goddess Victory is depicted standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and dominance over the seas. This design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and the eternality of the Roman Empire, which is also reflected in the coin's inscription "AETERNITAS S C" (Eternity of the Senate and People of Rome).
