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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius IVNONI SISPITAE S C; Juno
| Bronze | 27.2 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 | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Juno Sospita, advancing right, preceded by snake, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield, pinched in at middle, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI SISPITAE S C
Translation:
Iunoni Sispitae. Senatus Consultum.
Juno, the saviour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.46–28.33 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is significant because Juno was considered an important deity in ancient Rome, and her association with marriage and childbirth made her a popular figure among Roman women. The inclusion of her image on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire was acknowledging and honoring her importance in Roman society.
