Roman Imperial Bronze Sestertius Coin - 141 AD - Diva Faustina I with Aeternitas
- Obverse: Draped bust right
- Reverse: Aeternitas standing facing, head left, extending hand and holding sceptre; S-C across fields.
- Date: 141 AD
- Size: 30mm, 19.4g
- Composition: Bronze
- Internal SKU: 42X782
Historical Note: Struck in 141 AD under Emperor Antoninus Pius, this bronze sestertius honors Faustina the Elder, his late wife, who was deified after her death. The obverse features her elegant, draped bust, reflecting the imperial ideal of dignity and virtue. On the reverse, Aeternitas, the personification of eternity, stands holding a scepter and extending her hand, symbolizing Faustina’s divine ascension and eternal remembrance. These posthumous issues played a vital role in Roman state religion, reinforcing the emperor’s piety and the enduring status of the imperial family.
