© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius ROMA AETERNA S C; Roma
| Bronze | 25.5 g | 36 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on throne, holding palladium on extented right hand and vertical spear in left: at side, right, large round shield with star pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNA S C
Translation:
Roma Aeterna. Senatus Consultum.
Eternal Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.63–27.93 g;Diameter varies: 34.5–37 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 Roma on the reverse, which symbolizes the eternal nature of the Roman Empire.
