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Roman Empire Faustina 138-141AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine

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  • Authentic Roman Silver Denarius honouring Empress Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius.
  • Struck nearly 1,900 years ago during one of Rome’s most peaceful and prosperous eras.
  • Celebrates the beloved Empress renowned for charity, education, and public welfare.
  • A genuine artefact issued posthumously, bearing the revered title Divine Faustina.
  • A distinguished addition for collectors of Roman imperial history and ancient coinage.

An authentic Roman artefact, the ‘Faustina Silver Denarius’ is a stunning example of genuine Roman currency, honouring one of the most well liked Empresses of the Roman Empire.

Born Annia Galeria Faustina in Rome in 100AD, Faustina was the daughter of consul and prefect Marcus Annius Verus. Not much is known of her early life, but it is believed she married the future Emperor, Antoninus Pius, sometime between 110AD and 115AD.

Unlike most marriages in the Imperial family, Faustina and Antoninus Pius seemed to have a very loving and happy union. The couple shared four children, two boys and two girls and they lived during one of the most peaceful, prosperous and stable periods of Roman history. When her husband was named Emperor in 138AD, Faustina became Empress and was immediately given the title of Augusta by the Senate.

During her husband’s reign, Faustina was heavily involved in charity work and the  betterment of the lives of the poorer Roman community. An advocate of education, Faustina established a fund to pay for the schooling of Roman girls’ whose families could not afford such a luxury. Renowned for her beauty and wisdom, Faustina was criticized as having excessive frankness and levity.

Faustina died in 141AD from reasons unknown. Her husband, Antoninus Pius was extremely devastated, having adored and loved her very much. To honour his wife, her memory and good work for the people of Rome, the Emperor had Faustina consecrated, constructed the ‘Temple of Faustina’ built in the Roman Forum and established a charity called the ‘Girls of Faustina’ to help orphaned girls.

Perhaps the greatest memorial Antoninus Pius created for Faustina was ordering coins to be struck in her honour. Featuring the words ‘Divine Faustina’, these coins are considered to be the most circulated Roman coins and with countless types and reverse designs have contributed to the archaeological evidence for this important period in history.

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Roman Empire Faustina 138-141AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine

$239.00 AUD $299.00

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An authentic Roman artefact, the ‘Faustina Silver Denarius’ is a stunning example of genuine Roman currency, honouring one of the most well liked Empresses of the Roman Empire.

Born Annia Galeria Faustina in Rome in 100AD, Faustina was the daughter of consul and prefect Marcus Annius Verus. Not much is known of her early life, but it is believed she married the future Emperor, Antoninus Pius, sometime between 110AD and 115AD.

Unlike most marriages in the Imperial family, Faustina and Antoninus Pius seemed to have a very loving and happy union. The couple shared four children, two boys and two girls and they lived during one of the most peaceful, prosperous and stable periods of Roman history. When her husband was named Emperor in 138AD, Faustina became Empress and was immediately given the title of Augusta by the Senate.

During her husband’s reign, Faustina was heavily involved in charity work and the  betterment of the lives of the poorer Roman community. An advocate of education, Faustina established a fund to pay for the schooling of Roman girls’ whose families could not afford such a luxury. Renowned for her beauty and wisdom, Faustina was criticized as having excessive frankness and levity.

Faustina died in 141AD from reasons unknown. Her husband, Antoninus Pius was extremely devastated, having adored and loved her very much. To honour his wife, her memory and good work for the people of Rome, the Emperor had Faustina consecrated, constructed the ‘Temple of Faustina’ built in the Roman Forum and established a charity called the ‘Girls of Faustina’ to help orphaned girls.

Perhaps the greatest memorial Antoninus Pius created for Faustina was ordering coins to be struck in her honour. Featuring the words ‘Divine Faustina’, these coins are considered to be the most circulated Roman coins and with countless types and reverse designs have contributed to the archaeological evidence for this important period in history.

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