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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger VOTA PVBLICA S C
145 year| Bronze | 25.9 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, standing left, clasping hands with Faustina the Younger, standing right,; behind and between them, Concordia, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.88–27 g;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 a rare representation of Faustina the Younger with a bare head, which was not a common depiction of her on coins. Usually, she was depicted wearing a crown or a veil. This coin is a unique example of how the Roman Empire's coinage was used to showcase the emperor's family and promote their image to the public.
