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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIIII COS IIII ROMA S C; Roma
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| 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#261202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left, holding Victory and parazonium; behind, shield on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS IIII ROMA S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quartum, Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time, Rome. 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 the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Roma was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a spear and a shield, as seen on this coin.
