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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius Divus and Antoninus Pius S C
161 year| Bronze | 22.8 g | - |
| 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 | 22.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Statue of Antoninus seated on cart drawn left by four elephant, each with a rider on neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 combination of two emperors, Antoninus Pius Divus and Antoninus Pius (S C), on the same coin. This suggests that the coin was minted during a period of co-rule or succession, which was not uncommon in the Roman Empire. The fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 22.8g also speaks to the coin's circulation and usage as a standard form of currency during that time.
