Sestertius - Antoninus Pius LIBERTAS COS IIII S C; Libertas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features a depiction of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This image of Libertas was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius, as he sought to promote the idea of freedom and liberty throughout the empire. In fact, the coin's inscription "LIBERTAS COS IIII S C" can be translated to "Freedom, Consul for the fourth time," highlighting the importance of liberty in Roman society.
