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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius Divus CONSECRATIO S C
161 year| Bronze | 24.2 g | 36 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 | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, head right, standing left on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.71–25.63 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 Divus, who was a Roman emperor from 138 to 161 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of the consecration of the emperor, which is a symbol of his divinity and authority. This coin was minted during his reign, and it is a rare and valuable example of Roman coinage from that time period.
