Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XX COS IIII S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 156-157 |
| 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#261302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XX COS IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religion and mythology. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
