© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius BRITANNIA COS IIII S C; Britannia
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Britannia, seated left on rock, head propped on right hand, left hand on rock; to left, round shield and eagle-tipped sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA COS IIII S C
Translation:
Britannia. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Britain. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.86–15.22 g;Diameter varies: 19.05–29 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Britannia, the personification of Britain, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's interest in and control over the British Isles during the 2nd century AD. The inclusion of Britannia on the coin also suggests that the Roman Empire was eager to promote its territorial expansion and dominance through its currency.
