© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius HONORI AVG COS IIII S C; Honos
| Bronze | 25.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Honos, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae, tip turned away from body, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONORI AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Honori Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
To honour, the venerable. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.87–35.44 g;Diameter varies: 28–32.5 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 Honos (Honor) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Honos was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to upholding the values of honor and virtue in his rule.
