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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger PVDICITIA S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 29.8 g | 33 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 | 29.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, standing left, holding out cloak in both hands, right hand raised, left hand lowered.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA S C
Translation:
Pudicitia. Senatus Consultum.
Purity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appeared on many coins during her lifetime. The coin's design also includes the symbol of Pudicitia, or modesty, which was a virtue that was highly valued in Roman culture, particularly for women. The coin's weight of 29.8 grams and its composition of bronze also make it a notable example of Roman coinage during this period.
