Faustina The Elder - Legacy

Legacy

Antoninus did the following in memory of his wife:

  • Deified her as a goddess (her apotheosis was portrayed on an honorary column)
  • Had the Temple of Faustina built in the Roman Forum, with priestesses in the temple.
  • Had various coins with her portrait struck in her honor. These coins were inscribed ("Divine Faustina") and were elaborately decorated.
  • Founded a charity called Puellae Faustinianae or Girls of Faustina, which assisted orphaned girls.
  • Created a new alimenta (see Grain supply to the city of Rome).

In 2008, archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Sagalassos in Turkey discovered a colossal marble head which is believed to be that of Faustina.

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