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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | 12.8 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory.
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 depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his military campaigns and victories, and the inclusion of these two figures on the coin may have been a way to highlight his military successes and the power of the Roman Empire.
