© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius ASIA COS II S C; Asia
139 year| Bronze | 26.1 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 | 26.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asia, towered, standing left, holding crown in right hand and anchor in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ASIA COS II S C
Unabridged legend: Asia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Asia, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.79–29.48 g;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 the personification of the Roman province of Asia, represented as a female figure holding a scepter and a shield with the province's name inscribed on it. This design was used specifically for coins minted in the province of Asia during the reign of Antoninus Pius, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
