As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III S C; Romulus
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 20 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 | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Romulus, bare-headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
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
Example of this type:Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the connection between the Roman Empire and its mythical origins.
