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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 24.3 g | 34 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 | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing right, holding rudder on globe vertical in right hand and cornucopiae, tip turned outwards, in left.
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
Mass varies: 22.33–26.43 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name "Sestertius" itself is derived from the Latin word "sestertius," meaning "a sixth," which was the original value of the coin when it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Over time, the value of the Sestertius increased, but its association with Fortuna remained, symbolizing the idea that good fortune and prosperity were within reach for those who possessed the coin.
