Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (SECVIIIT IDLICA S C) (138-161) front Sestertius - Antoninus Pius (SECVIIIT IDLICA S C) (138-161) back
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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SECVIIIT IDLICA S C

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
138-161
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
References
Numista
N#261423
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Woman, standing left, holding scales and spear revearsed.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SECVIIIT IDLICA S C

Translation: Secuiiit Idlica. Senatus Consultum.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his benevolent and peaceful reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of the goddess Ceres standing in a field of wheat, symbolizing the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire during his rule.