© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II BRITANNIA S C; Britannia
| Bronze | 23 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 | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Britannia, seated left on rock, holdint standard and shield; her left elbow rests on shield; on shield, a cuirass.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II BRITANNIA S C
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Britannia. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, Britain. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.82–23.24 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 into the British Isles. The inclusion of Britannia on the coin also underscores the importance of Britain as a province within the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
