© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Egnatia Mariniana CONSECRATIO S C
| Bronze | 16 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Mariniana (Egnatia Mariniana) (circa 253) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock, looking right, with tail spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.25–23.14 g;Diameter varies: 24–31 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 Egnatia Mariniana, a relatively unknown Roman empress, on its obverse side. This is significant because it suggests that she may have played a more prominent role in Roman politics and society than previously thought, and her representation on the coin could indicate a shift in the way women were viewed and represented in Roman society during this time period.
