As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C; Hercules
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, standing right, lion-skin on left arm, leaning on club and holding bow and arrow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
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 an image of Hercules on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Hercules was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and courage, making him a fitting symbol for the Roman Empire.
