© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IOVI STATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 27.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, holding 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 145 to 161 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
