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Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
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#257095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PIETAS
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and the goddess Pietas, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's official religion during the 2nd century AD. The image of Pietas on the coin represents the personification of piety and devotion to the gods, which was a central aspect of Roman religious life at the time. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a divine institution, with the emperor serving as the chief priest of the state religion. This coin is a tangible reminder of the close relationship between religion and politics in ancient Rome.
