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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius APOLLINI AVGVSTO S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 25.7 g | - |
| 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 | 25.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, and was often depicted playing a lyre, as seen on this coin. The image of Apollo on this coin signifies the importance of the god in Roman culture and highlights the influence of Greek mythology on Roman art and religion.
