Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR P COS IIII IMP III S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| 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#261095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf, right, suckling twins.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS IIII IMP III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Imperator Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time. Decree of the senate.
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 extensive building projects and military campaigns, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, representing the unity and power of the empire during his reign.
