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#260864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ops, draped, seated left on throne, placing right hand on globe and holding sceptre; left elbow rests on another globe.
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 the goddess of plenty and fertility, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting agriculture and prosperity.
