© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius S C
| Bronze | 22.9 g | 34 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 | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260888 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 21.81–24.38 g;Diameter varies: 33.5–35 mm;
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 a rare combination of two emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, on the same coin. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, but it's still a unique feature that makes this coin stand out.
