As - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II S C; Romulus and Remus
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf, right in grotto, suckling twins; 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
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 image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote the Roman state religion and the cult of the imperial family. The inclusion of Romulus and Remus on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's origins and the idea of the imperial family as the descendants of the city's founders.
