As - Antoninus Pius S C; Apollo
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| 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#261135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, draped to feet, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre at his shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninus Pius coin features an image of Apollo on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during his reign. Apollo was considered a symbol of peace, prosperity, and good fortune, and his image was often used to promote the idea of a harmonious and prosperous Roman Empire under Antoninus Pius' rule.
