© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C; Indulgentia
| Bronze | 24.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.73–27.67 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 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 the Roman goddess Indulgentia on the reverse, which is a rare representation of this deity on Roman coins. Indulgentia was a minor goddess associated with forgiveness, mercy, and indulgence, and her depiction on the coin may suggest that Antoninus Pius was promoting a message of clemency and leniency during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (153-154) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C; Indulgentia) (153-154) coin.
