


© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG S C
Bronze | 10.6 g | 27.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#261761 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.