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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius DACIA COS II S C; Dacia
139 year| Bronze | 27.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia, standing left, holding crown in right hand and standard in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA COS II S C
Translation:
Dacia. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Dacia. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 26.12–28.84 g;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 rare representation of the Roman province of Dacia (modern-day Romania) on its reverse side. The coin's design includes an image of a Dacian warrior and the inscription "DACIA COS II S C," indicating that the coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius and that Dacia was a Roman province at the time. This coin is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the Roman Empire's expansion and administration of its provinces.
