© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger CERES S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 24.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left on cista, holidng two corn-ears in right hand and long lighted torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES S C
Translation:
Ceres. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.1–24.86 g;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 Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and the fact that the Roman Empire was heavily reliant on agriculture for its economy and food supply. Additionally, the image of Ceres on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
