Sestertius - Faustina the Younger PRIMI DECENNALES COS III
| 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#264441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS III
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Tertium.
First decennium. Consul for the third time.
Comment
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 and influential empress during the Roman Empire. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state. The coin's design, which includes her image and the title "PRIMI DECENNALES COS III," highlights her importance and status within the empire.
