Sestertius - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, togate, seated, left on curule chairs on platform, extending right hands, left hands at side: to left and right of platform soldiers are standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, on the same coin. This was a unique occurrence in Roman numismatics, as coins typically featured only one emperor at a time. The fact that this coin has both emperors suggests that it was minted during a time of political stability and cooperation between the two leaders.
