© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II S C; Spes
| Bronze | 10.1 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 | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left holding flower-bud in raided right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left.
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: 8.8–12.18 g;Diameter varies: 25.5–27.79 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 goddess Spes (IMPERATOR II S C) on the reverse, which is a personification of hope in ancient Roman religion.
