Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS II SC
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#260778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, seated left, holding sceptre and resting left arm on one of the two cornucopiae which form her chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II SC
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Antoninus Pius, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to commemorate various events and deities. One of the most notable aspects of these coins is that they were made using a new technique called "fourree," which involved layering a thin layer of a more valuable metal, such as silver or gold, over a base metal like bronze. This technique allowed the coins to have a more luxurious appearance without increasing their production cost too much. The use of fourree coins became a hallmark of Antoninus Pius' reign and can still be seen in many surviving examples of his coins today.
