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As - Antoninus Pius TIBERIS S C; Tiber
| Bronze | 12.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiber, reclining left, resting right hand on ship and holdng reed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TIBERIS S C
Translation:
Tiberis. Senatus Consultum.
Of Tiber. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.3–14.85 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Tiber, after whom the river Tiber in Rome was named. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Roman Empire and the river, which was an important source of water and transportation for the city.
