Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C, Juno

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year141
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1102a, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1102a
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 descriptionJuno, veiled, draped, standing, front, head left, raising right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAETERNITAS S C
(Translation: Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum. Eternity. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (141)  - -
Catalog ID9660960220
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