© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PANNONIA S C; Pannonia
137 year| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pannonia standing facing, head left or right, holding vexillum and robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PANNONIA
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pannonia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Pannonia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and was minted in Pannonia, is significant because it represents a rare instance of a Roman emperor being depicted with a beard. In Roman culture, beards were seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and emperors were typically depicted clean-shaven to convey their youthful vigor and military prowess. However, Lucius Aelius, who ruled as emperor from 136 to 138 AD, was known for his love of Greek culture and his desire to promote a more philosophical and intellectual image of the emperor. As such, his depiction with a beard on this coin may have been a deliberate choice to emphasize his wisdom and intellectualism.
