© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius Divus and Antoninus Pius DIVO PIO S C
161 year| Bronze | 24.2 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO PIO S C
Unabridged legend: Divo Pio Senatus Consultum.
Translation: To the divine [Antoninus] Pius. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.7–30.07 g;Diameter varies: 12–35 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 rare combination of two emperors, Antoninus Pius Divus and Antoninus Pius, on the same coin. This was a unique practice in Roman coinage, as it was not common to depict two emperors together on a single coin. This coin is a testament to the political and historical significance of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
