© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS S C; Juventas
| Bronze | 23.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, in long robe, standing left, throwing grain of incense on candelabrum and holding patera.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTAS S C
Translation:
Iuventas. Senatus Consultum.
Youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.89–24.38 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Juventas, who was associated with youth and vitality. This design was only used during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, making it a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
