Sestertius - Antoninus Pius MAVRETANIA COS II S C; Mauretania
139 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| 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#260825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mauretania, bare-headed, in military dress, standing left, holding crown in extended right hand and wand in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAVRETANIA COS II S C
Translation:
Mauretania. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Mauretania. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius and was minted in Rome between 139-140 AD, is notable for its rare reverse design. The reverse of the coin depicts a scene of the Roman goddess Salus standing left, feeding a serpent rising from an altar, with the inscription "SALUS AUGUSTI" (the health of the emperor). This design is unique to this particular coin and is not found on any other Roman coins from the same period.
