© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius LIBERTAS COS IIII S C; Libertas
| Bronze | 24.7 g | 33 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing right, holding pileus in extended right hand and extending left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS COS IIII S C
Translation:
Libertas. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.88–27.16 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Libertas was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote the ideals of liberty and freedom. The image of Libertas on the coin was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting and promoting individual freedoms, which was a key aspect of Antoninus Pius's reign.
