© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger AVGVSTI PII FIL S C; Spes
| Bronze | 23.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, standing front, head left, holding up flower-bud in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PII FIL S C
Translation:
Augusti Pii Filius. Senatus Consultum.
Son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.782–29.56 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 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 Spes, the Roman goddess of hope, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of hope in Roman culture and the role that the Roman Empire believed it played in promoting hope and prosperity for its citizens. Additionally, the image of Spes on this coin may have been meant to convey a message of optimism and renewal during a time of political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire.
