Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III S C; Providentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| 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#260915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul 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 Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and forward planning, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on planning and preparing for the future, perhaps in response to the challenges and uncertainties of the era.
