© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius GENIO SENATVS S C; Genius
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius of the Senate, togate, standing left, holding up branch in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO SENATVS S C
Translation:
Genio Senatus. Senatus Consultum.
To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the senate. 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 an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on its reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
