© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius AFRICA COS II S C; Africa
139 year| Bronze | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, standing left, holding baslet in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; at feet, lion's head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA COS II S C
Translation:
Africa. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Africa. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts Africa personified as a woman, seated on a rock and holding a scepter, symbolizing the Roman province of Africa. This design was only used on coins issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
