Aureus - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA; Fortuna
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 141 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 260392 |
| References | RIC III# 372 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 2003. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 3. Antoninus Pius – Commodus (AD 138–192) (Reprint). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.3.ant.372Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) , Calicó# 1761 Xavier Calicó; 2003. The Roman avrei. Áureo & Calicó, Barcelona, Spain (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA FAVSTINA
Unabridged legend: Diva Faustina
Translation: The divine Faustina [the Elder]
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing0 left, holding patera in extended right hand and rudder set on globe, vertical at left side, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Augusta
Translation: The venerable
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 7.12–7.354 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 34230 
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20 Aug 2021 |
AU (NGC AU 5/5 - 5/5) |
USD 7620.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110 Lot 31148
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4 Nov 2023 |
XF (NGC XF 5/5 - 5/5) |
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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