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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger CONCORDIA S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 22.6 g | - |
| 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 | 22.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, seated left, holding flower and resting left elbow on chair; by elbow, cornucopiae on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA S C
Translation:
Concordia Senatus Consultum.
Harmony. 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 Faustina the Younger, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, and her image appears on many coins from this period. The coin's design also includes the goddess Concordia, who represents harmony and unity, reflecting the Roman Empire's values of peace and stability.
