© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II BRITAN S C; Victory
| Bronze | 25.1 g | 34 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 | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, left on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm upwards at shoulder in left.
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
Mass varies: 23.69–27.86 g;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 a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "IMPERATOR II BRITAN S C," which stands for "Imperator II Britanniae," meaning "Commander-in-Chief of Britain." This suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically for use in the Roman province of Britain.
