© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius P M TR POT COS II S C; Fides
139 year| Bronze | 22.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.31–23.86 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Fides (representing loyalty or fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on loyalty and trustworthiness, and wanted to promote these values throughout the empire.
