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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII S C; Salus
| Bronze | 25.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing, left, feeding out of patera in right hand, snake coiled round altar and holding rudder, vertical, 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: 23.39–27.39 g;Diameter varies: 29–31 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 the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and underscores the idea that the Roman Empire was not only a political entity but also a cultural and religious one. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and weight of 25.2 grams make it a tangible representation of the economic and trade practices of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
