Sestertius - Faustina the Younger AETERNITAS S C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 176-180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 264417 |
| References | RIC III# 1697 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.m_aur.1697Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA
Translation:
Diva Faustina Pia.
The divine Faustina [the Elder] the pious.
Reverse
Faustina, draped, seated left between two dancing firls with veils flying above their heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS S C
Translation:
Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 19.89–25.85 g;
Diameter varies: 28–30 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 28–30 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (176-180) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Examples of the type
© British Museum, 1872,0709.704
23.08 g • ↑↑ 6h
23.08 g • ↑↑ 6h
Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.IV, 1568, p.652.
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bertolami Fine Arts Auction 15 Lot 674 
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27 Apr 2015 | VF |
USD 2190.08
(EUR 1900.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Bertolami Fine Arts | |||||
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