Description
House of Emirates is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this incredible Roman Treasure.
Silver Denarius for the Roman Empress Diva Faustina I ( 130 – 175 AD), the wife of the most famous Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius
Weight: 3,44 g Silver
Diameter: ca 17 mm
Mint: Rome
Very Fine Coin.
Empress Faustina the Younger (Annia Galeria Faustina Minor) was a Roman empress who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was born in 130 AD and was the daughter of Emperor Antoninus Pius and Empress Faustina the Elder. Faustina the Younger became a significant figure in Roman history through her marriage to Marcus Aurelius, who later became one of Rome’s most renowned emperors and a philosopher-king.
Key Facts About Faustina the Younger:
- Marriage to Marcus Aurelius: Faustina married Marcus Aurelius in 145 AD. Their union was politically significant and strengthened ties within the ruling Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
- Children: The couple had at least 13 children, though many died young. Their most notable child was Commodus, who eventually became emperor.
- Title of Augusta: Faustina was given the title Augusta in 147 AD, elevating her status and solidifying her role as empress.
- Reputation and Legacy: Roman sources often portray Faustina in conflicting lights. Some accounts, possibly influenced by political motivations, accuse her of immorality and conspiracies. However, other records and inscriptions highlight her virtues, charitable works, and loyalty to her husband.
- Death: She died in 175 AD in Halala (modern-day Turkey) and was deified by Marcus Aurelius. Halala was renamed Faustinopolis in her honor.
Faustina the Younger is remembered for her prominence in Roman imperial history, though much of her legacy is shaped by varying interpretations of her character and actions.
