Sestertius - Antoninus Pius S C; Diana
139 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in extended right hand and bow in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius and Diana, was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Antoninus Pius in 140 AD. This reform aimed to address inflation and debasement of the Roman currency, and it introduced a new standardized system of coinage that included the Sestertius as a key denomination. The coin's design, featuring the emperor and a deity, was meant to promote the image of the emperor as a divine and benevolent ruler.