© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger TEMPOR FELIC S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 25.6 g | 32.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Faustina, draped, standing left between four children and holding two infants in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPOR FELIC S C
Translation:
Temporum Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate times. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.55–29.33 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
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 Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin also features an image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility, which suggests that Faustina was seen as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
