Sestertius - Antoninus Pius OPI AVG S C; Ops
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| 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#260863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ops, draped, seated left on throne, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and with left drawing up drapery; left elbow bent and resting on throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPI AVG S C
Translation:
Opi Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Of Ops, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Ops, who was believed to personify abundance and plenty. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
