© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 23.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing, right, holding rudder, vertical, on globe, in right hand and cornucopiae, with tip turned outwards, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.31–25.74 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
