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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius DISCIPLIN AVG S C
| Bronze | 24.2 g | - |
| 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 | 24.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, advancing right, followed by officer and three soldeirs carrying standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DISCIPLIN AVG S C
Translation:
Disciplina Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Discipline of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.8–24.53 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 an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his benevolent and peaceful reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Disciplina, the Roman goddess of discipline, holding a staff and a shield, symbolizing the importance of military discipline and order during his rule.
