Sestertius - Antoninus Pius Divus DIVO PIO S C
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius Divus, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Emperor's deification. The coin's reverse side shows Antoninus Pius's spirit ascending to the gods, symbolizing his apotheosis, or transformation into a god. This imagery was a common motif in Roman imperial propaganda and highlights the divine status that emperors were often accorded in ancient Roman culture.
