© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius APOLLINI AVGVSTO S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 24.9 g | 33 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 | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo, laureate, draped to feet, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and lyre at shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVGVSTO S C
Translation:
Apollini Augusto. Senatus Consultum.
To Apollo, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.85–27.09 g;Diameter varies: 32–34 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and Apollo is notable for its depiction of the Roman god Apollo on the reverse side. Apollo was considered the god of the arts, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing, among other things. The coin's design featuring Apollo highlights the importance of the god in Roman culture and the efforts of Antoninus Pius to promote the arts and culture during his reign.
