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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS II SC; Pax
139 year| Bronze | 24.4 g | 33 mm |
| 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 | 24.4 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, on its reverse side. This is significant because Antoninus Pius, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his efforts to maintain peace throughout the empire during his reign (138-161 AD). The image of Pax on the coin serves as a symbol of the emperor's commitment to peace and his efforts to promote harmony within the empire.
