Dupondius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C, Aeternitas

€261,569.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year141
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.9 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1158_dupondius, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1158_dupondius
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVA FAVSTINA
(Translation: Diva Faustina. The divine Faustina [the Elder].)
Reverse descriptionAeternitas, standing left, holding nimbate phoenix on globe and raising skirt.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAETERNITAS S C
(Translation: Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum. Eternity. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (141)  - -
Catalog ID8009669830
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