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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius VICTORIA AVG S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24.6 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 | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, in quadriga galloping right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.14–27 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 Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military successes and its dominance over other nations.
