Sestertius - Antoninus Pius INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C; Indulgentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261261 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius and the inscription "INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C," is notable for its rare and unique design. It's one of only a few coins from the Roman Empire that depicts a Roman emperor with a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority at the time. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a figure of a woman (Indulgentia) holding a scepter and a shield, which further highlights the coin's significance and rarity.
