Sestertius - Antoninus Pius PIETAS AVG S C; Pietas
| 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#260870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, standing left, dropping incense on candelabrum and holding box of incense.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. 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 Pietas, the Roman goddess of piety and devotion, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of traditional Roman values and virtues, such as piety, in an effort to promote unity and stability within the empire.
