As - Antoninus Pius and Sabina (SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI A….) (138) front As - Antoninus Pius and Sabina (SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI A….) (138) back
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As - Antoninus Pius and Sabina SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI A….

138 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
138
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261433
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Faustina I, diademed, without plait, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI A….

Translation:
Sabina Augusta Hadriani Augusti.
The venerable Sabina, [consort of] emperor (Augustus) Hadrian.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Sabina, the wife of Antoninus Pius, who was a rare example of a Roman empress being depicted on coins. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring only the emperor's image on coins, and it highlights the important role that Sabina played during her husband's reign.