© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III S C; Mars
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked but for cloak on right arm, holding spear in right hand and round shield in left, descending right through air to Rhea Silvia, who is asleep, reclining left, on the ground, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.61–12.14 g;Diameter varies: 25–30 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 representation of the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side. Mars is depicted standing to the left, holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands to the right, crowning him with a wreath. This image symbolizes the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
