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As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 13.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.05–14.51 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security and stability, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the government wanted to promote a sense of stability and security among its citizens.
