Roman Empire, Faustina Sr d. 141, Silver Denarius

Description

3.34g, 18mm
Head of Faustina Sr right. “DIVA AVG FAVSTINA”
Pietas standing, dropping incense onto a lighted altar and holding an incense box. “PIETAS AVG”
RSC 234

If you would like to learn a bit about Diva Faustina Sr we recommend reading our blog post: Faustina The Elder: Diva Faustina Senior

If you would like to learn more about the importance of the denarius in Ancient Rome we recommend reading our blog post: “Denarius: How Rome’s Coins Kept An Empire Stable.”

If you would like a brief timeline of Ancient Rome we recommend reading our blog post: “Ancient Rome: The City Founded By Two Brothers.”