© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II S C
| Bronze | 11.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sow standing, right under holm-oak , suckling four young; in front, one (or two) more.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II S C
Translation:
Imperator Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.37–14.48 g;Diameter varies: 25–28 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 an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Rome holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
