As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Togate figure standing, front, head left, on cippus in shrine of two arches, with semi-circular top: he extends right hand and holds vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII S C
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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. Most depictions of him show him clean-shaven, but on this coin, he is portrayed with a short beard, which was a departure from the usual imperial portraiture of the time. This deviation from the norm may indicate that the coin was issued during a specific event or occasion, such as a military campaign or a religious festival, where the emperor wanted to present himself in a different light.
