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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SICILIA COS II S C; Sicilia
139 year| Bronze | 23.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 23.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sicilia, with triskelis on head, standing left, holding crown and poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SICILIA COS II S C
Translation:
Sicilia. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Sicily. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was a Roman emperor from 138 to 161 AD. He was known for his wise and just rule, and his reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and inscription, including the image of Antoninus Pius and the Latin text "SICILIA COS II S C," provide valuable insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.
