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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 22.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, veiled, draped, standing, left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, left hand holding roll at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC 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: 19.54–25.37 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 extensive building projects and military campaigns during his reign as Roman Emperor.
