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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII LIBERALITAS AVG V S C
| Bronze | 24 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, seated left on platform on right; in front, attendant, seated left, and another, standing left, holding up account board; on steps to platform, citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII LIBERALITAS AVG V S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Liberalitas, Augusti Quinta. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time. The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, which was a symbol of freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the rule of law during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his just and fair governance. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and artistic influences of the Roman Empire during that time period.
