Sestertius - Antoninus Pius AVRELIVS CAES AVG F COS S C; Jupiter
| 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#260842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left on globe, holding prow in right hand and reed in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVRELIVS CAES AVG F COS S C
Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Filius, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
[Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), consul. 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 an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD and is depicted on the obverse side, may have been associated with or had a particular interest in the god Jupiter. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during the Roman Empire, as it was a readily available and relatively inexpensive metal.
