Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SECVIIIT IDLICA S C
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#261423 |
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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.