© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius GENIO SENATVS S C; Genius
| Bronze | 24.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius of the Senate, togate, standing left, holding branch upwards in extended right hand and short sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO SENATVS S C
Translation:
Genio Senatus. Senatus Consultum.
To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the senate. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.2–30.17 g;Diameter varies: 21–35 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 an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because Antoninus Pius, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire, and the image of Libertas symbolizes the idea of freedom and the values that the Roman Empire stood for during his reign.
