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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius VENERI FELICI S C
| Bronze | 22.9 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of decastyle temple with statues on roof and in pediment.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI FELICI S C
Translation:
Veneri Felici. Senatus Consultum.
To Venus, the happy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.81–25.92 g;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 the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Venus was not typically associated with this emperor, and it is believed that the inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the emperor's wife, Faustina the Elder, who was known for her beauty and was often depicted as a representation of Venus.
