Sestertius - Antoninus Pius MONETA AVGVSTI COS II S C; Moneta
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#260766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVGVSTI COS II S C
Translation:
Moneta Augusti. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The memory of the emperor (Augustus). 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, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Moneta, who is shown seated on a throne, holding a scales and a scepter. Moneta was the goddess of money, coinage, and the minting process, and her image on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's economic power and influence. The inclusion of Moneta on the coin highlights the importance of currency and trade in the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
