Sestertius - Faustina the Younger CERES S C; Ceres
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left on cista, holidng two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and lighted torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES S C
Translation:
Ceres. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres. 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 Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common theme in Roman coinage during the reign of Faustina the Younger. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire, making it a tangible connection to the ancient civilization.
