© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IMP II TR POT COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | 26.9 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding trophy, pointing upwards to right, in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II TR POT COS III S C
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.2–32.94 g;Diameter varies: 31–33 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military successes and the power of its rulers.
