© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II BRITAN S C; Britannia
| Bronze | 24.9 g | - |
| 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 | 24.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia, bare-headed, seated, left on globe, holding standard in right hand and spear against left arm; left elbow rests on shield, set on the globe; below globe, waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II BRITAN S C
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Britannicus. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, conqueror of the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Britannia, the personification of Britain, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's expansion and influence beyond the Mediterranean region, and the importance of Britain as a province within the empire. The coin also showcases the artistic and cultural exchange that occurred between different regions under Roman rule.
