Faustina the Younger Aureus, Diana reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus) · 145 AD-161 AD · Rome · Issued under Antoninus Pius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, with hair waived and coiled on back of head, draped, right
Reverse
AVGVSTI PII FIL
Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in extended right hand and bow in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus) is an aureus of Faustina the Younger, issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in extended right hand and bow in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.31g, 19mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Faustina the Younger issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus).
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, with hair waived and coiled on back of head, draped, right with the inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in extended right hand and bow in left with the inscription AVGVSTI PII FIL. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 494A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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