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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius PHOENICE COS II S C; Phoenicia
139 year| Bronze | 24.3 g | 32 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 | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Phoenicia, towered, standing left, holding crown in right hand and short sceptre in left; by left foot, prow; to right, palm-tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHOENICE COS II S C
Translation:
Phoenice. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Phoenicia. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.14–26.8 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius depicted with a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time.
