© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius PRIMI DECENNALES COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 10.8 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 | 147-148 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS IIII S C
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
The first decade. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.514–15 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 a rare reverse design, known as the " Priimi Decennales" type, which commemorates the first ten years of Antoninus Pius' reign. This design is unique to the coinage of Antoninus Pius and is not found on any other Roman coins.
