© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 23.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, left arm at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III COS IIII S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Tertia, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the third decade of rule. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.37–25.76 g;Diameter varies: 30–32 mm;
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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield, symbolizing the military victories and triumphs of the Roman Empire during his rule.
