As - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII S C) (147-148) front As - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII S C) (147-148) back
As - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII S C) (147-148) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C

 
Bronze 12.7 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
147-148
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261168
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Antoninus Pius, standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, left arm at side.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COS IIII S C

Translation:
Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

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 a rare representation of Antoninus Pius with a beard, which was not a common depiction of him on coins.