© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger S C; Diana
| Bronze | 25.6 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 | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding out arrow in right hand and resting left on bow, set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.845–29.898 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Faustina the Younger. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, nature, and fertility, and was often depicted with a bow and arrow, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Diana on the coinage of Faustina the Younger may have been a way to promote the empress's association with the natural world and her role as a protector of the Roman people.
