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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius CAPPADOCIA S C; Cappadocia
| Bronze | 24.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cappodocia, towered, standing left, holding crown and spear; at feet, Mons Argaeus and star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAPPADOCIA S C
Translation:
Cappadocia. Senatus Consultum.
Cappadocia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 showcases the personification of the Roman province of Cappadocia, depicted as a woman seated on a rock, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and holding a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the province's fertility and prosperity under the rule of Antoninus Pius.
