© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 10.1 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 | 159-160 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261390 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 8.897–11.49 g;Diameter varies: 24–25.5 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres, standing left, holding a grain ear and a torch, with a crescent moon behind her. This design was only used during the reign of Antoninus Pius and is considered highly sought after by collectors.
![As - Antoninus Pius TEMPL[VM DIV AVG] REST COS IIII S C front](/storage/images/As-Antoninus-Pius-TEMPLVM-DIV-AVG-REST-COS-IIII-S-C_261391_1.webp)
![As - Antoninus Pius TEMPL[VM DIV AVG] REST COS IIII S C back](/storage/images/As-Antoninus-Pius-TEMPLVM-DIV-AVG-REST-COS-IIII-S-C_261391_2.webp)