Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS II SC PAX AVG; Pax
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#260780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, firing arms and holding torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II SC PAX AVG
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Pax Augusti.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 the reverse side. This is fitting, as Antoninus Pius was known for his efforts to maintain peace throughout the empire during his reign.
