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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII S C; Annona
| Bronze | 20.4 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 |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.4 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona, draped standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and modius in left; to right, a ship's prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth 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 Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used to promote the emperor's efforts to ensure food security and abundance for the Roman people during a time of economic and political stability under Antoninus Pius' rule.
