As - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA S C, Ceres

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year141
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1173b_as, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1173b_as
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina I, veiled, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVA FAVSTINA
(Translation: Diva Faustina. The divine Faustina [the Elder].)
Reverse descriptionCeres, draped, standing, front, head left, holding short lighted torch, transverse, raised in right hand and sceptre, vertical, at side, in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAVGVSTA S C
(Translation: Augusta. Senatus Consultum. Empress by decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (141)  - -
Catalog ID6185661320
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