© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 22.6 g | 31.5 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 | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, togate, seated, left on curule chair on platform on right, extending right hand; Liberalitas is standing, in front of him holding an abacus and a cornucopiae; at foot, of platform stands citizen hold- ing up fold of toga in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Septima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
The seventh liberality. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.61–23.59 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 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 Libertas, which is fitting given the name of the emperor, Antoninus Pius, which translates to "Antoninus the Pious." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of liberty and freedom. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes a depiction of Libertas holding a scepter and a shield, may have been intended to symbolize the idea of the Roman Empire as a protector of liberty and freedom.
