© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C; Mars
| Bronze | 22.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress and cloak, standing right, holding a vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII S C
Translation:
Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.74–23.09 g;Diameter varies: 30–32 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 a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the coin was likely used to promote the Roman military and its conquests during this time period.
