© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius ROMVLO AVGVSTO S C; Romulus
| Bronze | 27.9 g | 33.5 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 | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Romulus, bare-headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMVLO AVGVSTO S C
Translation:
Romulo Augusto. Senatus Consultum.
To the venerable Romulus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.1–32.57 g;Diameter varies: 33–34 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 Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on one side, and Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during Antoninus Pius' reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
