© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II S C; Romulus and Remus
| Bronze | 11.2 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 | 143-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf, suckling twins, standing, right, (with head sometimes turned back to left); below, boat.
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: 8.15–14.53 g;Diameter varies: 24.54–27 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 the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who are said to have founded the city of Rome, on the reverse side. This imagery was commonly used during the reign of Antoninus Pius to promote the idea of Roman unity and strength.
