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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IOVI STATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 26.7 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 | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Statoris. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 26.28–27.02 g;Diameter varies: 33–35 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Antoninus Pius' reign, which lasted from 138 to 144 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler.
